Health & Wellness

10/13/2026 · Mount Holly

Adopted Individuals Encounter Barriers to Family Medical History Access

Individuals adopted or in care settings frequently face difficulties obtaining their family's medical histories. This lack of information can impede their ability to make informed health decisions. Access to such records remains a significant hurdle for many.

10/12/2026

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Adoptees Face Hurdles Accessing Family Medical History

Individuals who experienced adoption or foster care often struggle to access their family's medical history. This lack of information can hinder their ability to address potential health risks.

10/12/2026 · North Carolina

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Transgender Inmates Challenge Federal Prison Policy on Healthcare Access

Attorneys representing transgender inmates have urged the Supreme Court to maintain a lower court's order. This order currently blocks the Federal Bureau of Prisons from enforcing a new policy restricting healthcare and social accommodations for transgender prisoners. The policy, implemented by the Trump administration, eliminates access to hormone therapy and items like makeup and wigs.

10/09/2026 · North Carolina

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Government Review Examines Diagnoses of ADHD and Autism in Young People

A recent government review focused on younger individuals and their diagnoses of ADHD and autism. The report highlighted a shift in diagnostic patterns over time. Officials involved in the review acknowledged evolving societal and clinical approaches.

10/09/2026 · North Carolina

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Family Calls for Allergy Management Ratings After Child's Death

The family of Mia St Hilaire, a 12-year-old who died after an anaphylactic reaction, now advocates for improved allergy management ratings. Mia consumed a milkshake that triggered her tree nut allergy.

10/09/2026 · North Carolina

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Discussion Addresses Mental Health, Suicide Trends in Black Community

NPR's Michel Martin hosted a panel discussion on mental health and suicide within the Black community. The conversation explored the subject through personal perspectives. Participants shared individual experiences.

10/09/2026 · North Carolina