A new investigation has found microplastics in baby food pouches sold by some of the world’s biggest brands, including one labeled organic, raising questions about a packaging format that has overtaken baby food aisles. Research commissioned by Greenpeace International tested two leading baby food products and estimated thousands of microplastics in

As North Carolina braces for another summer of intense heat, a Duke University expert is urging residents to take steps to stay cool and watch for signs of heat-related illness. Dr. Anjni Joiner, associate professor of emergency medicine at the university, said people without air conditioning should try to keep their homes as cool as possible by shutting

Residents place stickies to questions about the center. RALEIGH – Advance Community Health needs public input to shape its future growth. LS3P Architect and Project Manager Anita Karimu said Advance is at a “pivotal point” during a campus growth plan workshop, hosted at the Barwell Road Community Center last week. Advance Community

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. This accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. It’s important to know how to recognize the symptoms and when to call the doctor. There has been a lot of research on several risk factors that will increase women’s chances of developing epithelial

In November, a Jacksonville, Florida, mother watched her 16-year-old son unravel. Already the target of racist bullying at school, he was one of many Black students across the country who received racist text messages after the presidential election. It hit hard: the teenager became withdrawn, afraid to return to school and was overwhelmed by a feeling that

“Ooooh, she thick!” That’s usually a phrase that is used in a good way. Some men say they don’t want a woman who is too skinny, so being “thick” is in. But what is “too thick” when it comes to our health? “Thick” and “obese” are not interchangeable terms. “Thick” is a