CDC: Updated Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Pain affects the lives of millions of Americans every day and improving pain care and the lives of…
NC Makes CDC’s 16 Places in US Where Flu Is Rampant List
The CDC lists 16 states or major metropolitan areas as having the highest possible label…
Lung Cancer: Help Your Patients Reduce Their Risk
According to the CDC, People who smoke cigarettes are 15 to 30 times more likely to get or…
November is National Diabetes Month, NC Has Some Troubling Statistics
National Diabetes Month is recognized annually each November. Its purpose is to boost…
Low-Carb Diet May Help Fight Pre-Diabetes
According to the CDC, about 37 million Americans have diabetes. More than 1 in 3 North Carolinians…
West Nile Virus Could Set a Record Number of Infections in North Carolina
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says West Nile is the leading…
RSV Surge: Here’s What You Need to Know
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), common among young children, is surging in the U.S. and…
Will Vaccines Work? BQ.1 Is A Variant of Concern
Just a month ago, the emerging COVID-19 variant BQ.1 accounted for less than 1% of cases. Now,…
Flu Activity on the Rise. What Will The 2022 Flu Season Look Like for NC?
While Flu season usually runs from October through May, and typically peaks between…
Younger Age Groups in NC Can Now Receive Updated COVID-19 Booster
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations…