The journey toward health and wellness looks different for everyone. Sometimes, it’s all about incorporating more ...

Remember that old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We may need to change that to “Broccoli every day keeps the doctor away.” Earlier this year, there were articles in mainstream media ...

Restricting the number of new fast food cuts child obesity, suggests new research. Planning policies to limit outlets selling burgers, kebabs, fried chicken and chips (french fries) leads to fewer ...

President-elect Donald Trump has several choices to make in the coming months about whether his second administration will keep access to contraception and abortion as it is now or implement changes.

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The ...

You’re likely familiar with the feeling of rushing to unbutton your pants after a big dinner or at the end of a long day of ...

Although sales of tobacco products have been restricted in hundreds of municipalities across the US, a new study is highlighting some loopholes that allow children to bypass online ...

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is hosting a drive-thru community food drive to help areas of need within Brunswick County.

As a general rule, she recommends pairing carbs like fruits, vegetables, crackers or popcorn with some type of protein or fat ...

A UN Human Rights Office report says nearly 70% of the deaths in Gaza as a result of the Israel-Hamas war are women and children.

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