health and well-being

illustration shows a human gut system teeming with microorganisms

Mar 9, 2026

Researchers Make Probiotic Safer for Immunocompromised Patients

An international team of researchers has modified a probiotic yeast to make it safer for use by immunocompromised people, older adults and infants.

all of the people on a crowded city street are wearing masks to protect against the spread of covid-19

Mar 9, 2026

Study Finds Correlation Between Public Health, Tax Policies

The more a state’s budget relied on sales tax revenue, the more likely it was to shorten stay-at-home orders during the early stages of the COVID pandemic.

a mother and daughter use a VR headset in their living room

Mar 2, 2026

Families Want More Research on How Virtual Reality May Affect Kids

Parents want more research-based information on how VR technologies may influence brain and behavioral development.

image shows two, side-by-side models of the stomach, intestines and other parts of the digestive system

Feb 24, 2026

How Studying Yeast in the Gut Could Lead to New, Better Drugs

A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs.

a young black man sits at a desk with his laptop and tablet in front of him

Feb 23, 2026

Study Finds Online Racism Associated With Black Young Adults Seeking Mental Health Support

Black young adults who experience high levels of online racism are also more likely to use digital mental health tools.

photo shows the lower body of a man in athletic gear running on pavement. one of the man's lower limbs is a prosthetic device

Feb 17, 2026

Personal Perception of Body Movement Changes When Using Robotic Prosthetics

The way we understand the movement of our own bodies plays an important role when learning physical skills, but a new study finds this phenomenon works differently when learning to use robotic prosthetic devices.

An array of protein-rich foods, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans, tofu, nuts and seeds, surrounding a chalkboard label of "protein."

Jan 28, 2026

Unpacking Protein: A Q&A with NC State’s April Fogleman

A registered dietitian explains protein requirements and digs into some common myths.

four people's hands hover over four plates of food on a restaurant table

Jan 27, 2026

Free Training Aims to Help Restaurants, Retailers Comply With New Food Safety Rule

Food safety regulations are poised to go into effect that will help trace foodborne illness outbreaks to their point of origin more quickly – but will also impose significant new requirements on restaurants and food retailers.

four people in institutional orange jumpsuits work together to clean a city street

Jan 15, 2026

Many Drug-Use Treatment Providers in N.C. Demand Unpaid Labor, Limit Access to Evidence-Based Treatment

Many organizations that provide residential drug- and alcohol-use services in N.C. have mandated labor requirements and are less likely to provide evidence-based treatment for opioid-use disorders.

a Black woman with her eyes closed hugs a Black child

Jan 12, 2026

Police-Related Stress Is Associated With Health Risk for Black Women

Worrying about police brutality and harassment is associated with physical markers of cardiovascular health risk in Black women in the United States.

an older woman with grey hair kisses the forehead of a woman in her 20s

Dec 9, 2025

Helping Family Members Across Generations May Have Complicated Health Effects

A new study of more than 38,000 adults suggests the relationships between intergenerational support and health are more complicated than previously thought.

researcher helen huang holds a robotic prosthetic leg

Nov 20, 2025

How Modified Robotic Prosthetics Could Help Address Hip, Back Problems for Amputees

The new approach can help address health challenges associated with an amputation.

Oct 13, 2025

Improved Cough-Detection Tech Can Help With Health Monitoring

The advance makes it easier to monitor chronic health conditions and predict health risks such as asthma attacks.

a pair of hands holds a small pile of fine, tan powder.

Oct 7, 2025

Engineers Develop Solid Lubricant to Replace Toxic Materials in Farming

Farm equipment used to plant seeds relies on solid lubricants, but existing solid lubricants pose toxicity concerns. Researchers have created a new lubricant that works better and is nontoxic.

A student smiles and holds up a t-shirt that reads, "Mental Health Matters".

Sep 18, 2025

Reducing Barriers To Care

As NC State enters its third year as a JED Campus, the university continues to enhance the holistic care offered to support student mental health and well-being.