March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. How Much Do You Know About the Deadly Disease?
The North Carolina Medical Society recognizes March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.…
Catching ZZZ’s in NC! Raleigh Makes List for 10 Best Cities for Sleep
Time for a nap! Raleigh ranks in top 10 for best places to sleep. The Centers for Disease Control…
NCMB Policy Committee Starts With New Policy Considerations
On January 25th, the North Carolina Medical Board’s Policy Committee met for the first time…
CDC Investigates Popular Eye Drop Brand, Urges Against Using
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers and…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
The bad news: Each year more than 350 North Carolina women are diagnosed with cervical…
Would You Like Your Patients to Stop Smoking? QuitlineNC Could Help
According to the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), Tobacco use is the leading cause…
Revised BMI Tool To Track Severe Obesity in Kids
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated growth charts to now…
While Cholera Surges Around the World, Vaccine Supply Has Dwindled
While cholera is not a major threat in the United States, individuals traveling abroad this…
CDC: Flu Shot ‘Good Match’ For Current Strains
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year's…
Is a Skin Cancer Vaccine One Step Closer to Reality?
Two pharmaceutical giants are collaborating to study and create a feasible melanoma…