Toxic algae test results are expected back next week for 13 of Mecklenburg County's public ponds. And now that people are on alert, they're finding out how hard it is to get their own private ponds tested for the poisonous blue-green algae.
Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, is here to discuss concussions as the fall sports season begins.
Officials in Gaston County say a fox tested positive for rabies after biting a resident in his backyard Sunday afternoon.
If you live near a pond, or go to parks where there are ponds, you may see signs up, warning you to keep yourself, and your pets, away from the water. Why officials say the best way to treat it, is to do nothing.
As many as 50 people in at least six states have come down with breathing illnesses that may be linked to e-cigarettes or other vaping products.
Dr. Lili Poon, a Novant Health pediatric sleep medicine specialist, explains how to help your children make the adjustment back to a school schedule.
WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty found out what to look out for, as a toxic type of algae bloom spreads.
Technology advances each and every day, and that's especially true in the medical field. In this week's Novant Health Healthy Headlines we get a peak at the new robot that is assisting doctors in completing more precise hip and knee surgeries.
Morning sickness and migraines had Leslie Siu reeling and barely able to function at a demanding New York marketing job, so like rising numbers of U.S. mothers-to-be, she turned to marijuana.
Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care’s newly renovated location revolutionizes the way the Waverly community experiences urgent care.
Headaches are one of the most common medical complaints. Dr. Megan Donnelly, a Novant Health neurologist who specializes in headache medicine, discusses headaches and how to deal with them.
Does your tattoo sport your old flame’s name? Or the one you got on a whim no longer fits your image?
The Matthews Police Department has purchased 11 new Cardiac Science G5 Defibrillators thanks to a $15,000 donation from Novant Health.
Atrium Health’s Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast will open a new heart and vascular tower in August, increasing access to specialized care for patients across the region.
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Cumberland County Department of Public Health are reporting that an individual died after developing an illness caused by an amoeba that is naturally present in warm freshwater during the summer.
Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, is here to discuss the warning signs of heat illness and what to do if you see any of these symptoms in yourself, someone you know or a team you’re coaching.
Based on the results of a new study released Tuesday, you may want to check the water conditions before planning your next day at the beach.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has been awarded $239,921 in grants from Susan G. Komen Charlotte (Komen Charlotte).
