Health
Duke, UNC Teaming for Children's Hospital
NC Children's is expected to be a 100-acre, 500-bed hospital with an outpatient care center and a behavioral health center.
Health
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Health
[SoDu Alert] N.C. Governor Issues Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Rights
The order directs cabinet agencies to protect medical privacy, ensure access to accurate pregnancy information, and shield healthcare providers offering lawful reproductive care from penalties under anti-abortion laws.
Health
Cancer Death Rates Decline, But Cases Rise Among Women, ACS Warns
Notably, lung cancer rates among women younger than 65 have exceeded those in men, and other cancers such as breast, uterine, and oral cavity are also on the rise in women.
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Food Safety
[SoDu Alert] FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3
The FDA’s decision follows a 2022 petition that cited studies showing cancer in male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No. 3 due to a rat-specific hormonal mechanism.
Fitness
Building Momentum: A Month-by-Month Fitness Plan for 2025
Kick off 2025 with "Building Momentum," a month-by-month fitness plan designed to help South Durham residents stay active, healthy, and motivated all year long. Each month focuses on a unique theme, from building strength and endurance to enhancing flexibility and mental wellness.
Community
South Durham Food Hub Seeks Leaders
The Parktown Food Hub, opened in 2019 using a building at Parkwood United Methodist Church, aims to provide nourishment through food and friendship to those in need. And now the South Durham-based non-profit organization – focused on battling food insecurity and food waste – wants to hire leaders to help carry it
Health
New Campaign Seeks to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients
TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance (TOUCHBBCA) and Unite for HER have launched Care for HER, a campaign aimed at addressing health disparities among Black breast cancer patients through integrative care and culturally tailored nurse navigation services—all at no personal cost. Care for HER, which launched this October during