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Blue Cross Blue Shield NC announces merger with Oregon insurer

March 13, 2019 admin

RALEIGH — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Cambia Health Solutions, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, announced Tuesday a “strategic affiliation” between the two not-for-profit companies. According to a press release, the goal […]

Study warns blood pressure patients to read labels

August 22, 2018 North State Journal Staff

High Point, NC — People who take pills to lower their blood pressure often take other drugs that reduce the pills’ effectiveness, a recent study suggests. Researchers studied data on 521,028 adults prescribed blood pressure […]

UNC Health/Atrium Health merger talks are off

March 2, 2018 admin

RALEIGH — Charlotte-based Atrium Health, formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare, said today that it has suspended discussions with UNC Health Care about forming a joint operating company. State Treasurer Dale Folwell, who had recently asked […]

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

September 27, 2017 admin

RALEIGH — More than 500 groups across the country will host events Wednesday at senior centers, parks, hospitals, health clubs and other various locations to focus attention on the importance of regular physical activity and […]

Benefits of gastric bypass persist for 12 years

September 21, 2017 Mollie Young

WINSTON-SALEM— Twelve years after gastric-bypass weight-loss surgery, the benefits persist in most patients, leading to long-term weight loss, less diabetes, lower blood pressure and fewer cholesterol problems, according to a study of the technique that […]

Menopause hormone therapy not linked to premature death

September 13, 2017 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats may be no more likely to die prematurely than women who don’t take hormones, a […]

Duke research shows cardiac arrest help from bystanders less common in black neighborhoods

August 31, 2017 Mollie Young

DURHAM (Reuters Health) — Neighborhoods with higher proportions of black residents might benefit from programs that teach people how to help others with cardiac arrest, Duke University researchers say. People whose heart stopped in predominately […]

Heart disease risk in middle age tied to dementia later

August 7, 2017 admin

BALTIMORE (Reuters Health) – Middle-aged people with risk factors for heart attacks and stroke may be more likely to develop dementia in old age than people with healthy cardiovascular systems, a U.S. study suggests. Like […]

Adventure aids in healthy living: meet NC’s cities with a thrill

July 26, 2017 North State Journal Staff

KINSTON — The rush of adrenaline, the thrill of suspense, the art of active living, the call of the outdoors; whatever your reason, thrill-seekers love an adventure. From whitewater rafting and ziplining to hiking and […]

Christine T. NguyenThe North State Journal

Sleep patterns among college students tied to academic performance

June 13, 2017 admin

WASHINGTON, D.C. College students who go to sleep and wake up at different times during the week may be harming their academic performance, according to a U.S. study.Consistency – going to bed and waking […]