NC is home to many impressive health care providers. While you can get excellent care from many places throughout the state, several players really stand out from the crowd.
January 26, 2021
Health
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Thinking About Ink? How to Get a Tattoo During the Pandemic
With all the COVID-19 precautions in place, it can feel quite overwhelming to get a tattoo. But I have some advice on how to get a tattoo during the pandemic because I did it myself.
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Hemp For Addiction Therapy? How People Are Using CBD to Cope
An emerging use for CBD is in helping to treat addiction. With CBD shops and products becoming ubiquitous, more people are using it as an alternative to other substances.
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How the Pandemic Impacts Eating Disorders For People Living in NC
COVID-19 has likely brought challenges to your mental and physical health. And so you may be concerned about the impacts the pandemic has had on eating disorders.
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Will COVID-19 Help NC Stop the Spread of HIV?
Amidst the devastation this pandemic, there could be a spot of hope. Social distancing and other measures to stop COVID-19 could give NC a chance to break the chain of transmission of HIV and other STDs.
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Prison Policy Initiative: Studies Show that Solitary Confinement Linked to Higher Likelihood of Inmate Death
A study from UNC Chapel Hill shows inmates are more likely to die when they spend time in solitary. Previous studies have shown the negative effect solitary has on inmates. This one shows effects last long after inmates leave solitary and even prison. The study says inmates who spend any time in solitary are more likely to die. Solitary confinement leads to higher levels of death by suicide, overdose, and homicide. Wanda Bertram and Andrew Foster of Prison Policy Initiative say action needs to be taken now.
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New Supreme Court Justice Could Change Health Care in NC
Trump has now picked three Supreme Court justices in four years. Understandably, a lot of people are concerned about what this ever-more conservative court will decide when hot-topic cases are considered. Let's take a look at how Supreme Court decisions could impact your health care.
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Obamacare and Roe v. Wade: The Politics of Barrett’s Confirmation
Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court put several issues front and center with election day around the corner. Two of the more high-profile ones are well known: the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade.
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Keto-Friendly NC: Where and How Can I Eat Ketogenically in NC?
“COVID 15” is the new “freshman 15,” and there’s no shortage of diet trends to help you shed that weight before the holidays. So what’s up with keto, and why does it continue to be one of the most popular options for many Americans? Are there keto-friendly options in NC?
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Fall Sinus Headaches: How Can You Find Relief?
Fall in NC usually means people are suffering from seasonal allergies and their resulting sinus headaches. But here are some things you can do to ease your symptoms and stave off infection.