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The CDC’s flawed diagnostic test stymied national efforts to contain COVID-19 as the disease spread.

The confusion about what’s true—and who’s telling the truth—is of critical importance to public health.

Expanding the availability of palliative care service marks a critical step in improving patient quality of life.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network asks the state to review its renewal process

The share of kindergartners receiving the usual round of required vaccines dropped in the 2021-2022 school year.

For the millions who are more vulnerable to COVID, reliable data remains important for assessing safety.

The bipartisan deal will make 600,000+ North Carolinians newly eligible for lifesaving care, including cancer screenings and treatment.

The lack of a steady source of money from year to year is jeopardizing health department programs.

Public health advocates have worked for years to address racial gaps in cancer outcomes by establishing programs like Body & Soul.

The singer has partnered with two organizations to advocate for cancer screening, which dropped steeply early in the pandemic.

While the United States is getting closer to this point, most health experts caution, it still has ground to cover.

Testing for the COVID-19 has plummeted, dropping by a third in two months.

“It’s not a free pass. We don’t know whether ‘if’ somebody is vaccinated means they will no longer be a carrier of coronavirus."

Pediatric hospitals are creating clinics to provide a one-stop shop for care and to catch any anomalies that could otherwise go unnoticed.

The reluctance comes despite serious risk of COVID-19 complications for people with blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.

Across the country, post-COVID centers are treating patients recovering from severe illness and long stays in intensive care.