52 health care and social assistance businesses in Lee County have between five and nine employees in 2016

RTI International reports on the widespread presence of ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) across food supply chains. The organization describes exposure routes through packaging materials and contaminated water sources while outlining current regulations and industry alternatives.

A new clinical trial from Duke Health shows that first-line immunotherapy may delay or replace chemotherapy in advanced colorectal cancer cases. The findings offer hope for improved quality of life among younger patients facing aggressive forms of the disease.

The EPA and HHS have announced new efforts targeting microplastics in U.S. drinking water systems. RTI International staff attended as federal officials detailed regulatory plans prioritizing research funding into detection methods, impacts on health, prevention strategies, and laboratory standards.