Dance teachers, health researchers, urban planners — they all have a desire to get people moving. But globally, exercise rates have remained stagnant.

North Carolina's Forest Service is having a hard time retaining firefighters, even as incidents of wildfires climb across the state. Helene damaged more than 800,000 acres of forest.

North Carolina's Behavioral Health Statewide Central Availability Navigator now updates hourly instead of daily, allowing dispatchers to locate available mental health beds more quickly.

Saunas are having a moment right now, thanks to a surge of interest in wellness. Enthusiasts cite a range of health benefits. Research shows it's not just hype.

Dude Talk Dinners allow men to open up about their mental health.

New research finds AI can point people in the wrong direction. And the quality of health information it imparts depends on how well you prompt the tools.

Vinay Prasad will leave the FDA after a series of decisions on vaccines and gene therapies sparked tension within the agency.

The psychoactive substance in magic mushrooms appears to have a powerful effect on people trying to stop smoking.

A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder.

Under increasing financial stress, primary care practices across the U.S. are banding together in larger groups to negotiate more lucrative insurance contracts — and keep their clinical independence.