Hospital-at-home push: A new “Hospital at Home” model is bringing hospital-level monitoring and care into patients’ homes, using remote vital-sign tracking plus in-person/virtual visits to support recovery where people feel most comfortable. Courtroom health-care fight: The NC Appeals Court is set to decide whether Prisha Mosley’s malpractice and fraud lawsuit over her gender transition can move forward, after a lower court tossed her claims. Diabetes tech in primary care: The American Diabetes Association released guidance aimed at improving awareness, access, and adoption of diabetes technologies like CGMs and connected insulin tools in everyday primary care. Kid health warning: A new study links smartphone ownership starting at age 12 with higher risk of eating-disorder symptoms by age 14, raising concerns about early exposure to appearance-focused content. Influenza vaccine supply: CSL Seqirus says expanded U.S. availability of flu vaccine doses is ready for the 2026/27 season after completing its manufacturing campaign. Local kidney care expansion: Advanced Kidney Care NC is opening a new Rocky Mount location, adding physicians and a nurse practitioner to expand nephrology access across eastern NC. Food & farming innovation: NC State researchers report a new strawberry plant fabric (“Plant Armor”) more than tripled yields in tunnel tests while helping reduce water and pesticide use. Public health research trial update: Vasomune Therapeutics completed enrollment in a Phase IIa trial testing pegevongitide for pneumonia patients needing supplemental oxygen. Wellness spaces debate: A local “anti-spa” concept is drawing attention for whether wellness venues truly help people feel calmer—or just add pressure.