Novant Health Using A.I. To Help Catch And Treat Lung Cancer
New robotic technology and A.I. programs at Novant Health are working to help catch and treat lung cancer in patients far more quickly.
Study: Ozempic Cuts Risk Of Death By Kidney Disease
New research shows that weekly injections of semaglutide medication, like Ozempic and Wegovy, cut the risk of severe outcomes from diabetic kidney disease.
Study: Weight Loss, Diabetes Drug Use Up 600%
A new study shows that prescriptions for weight loss have skyrocketed 600% in the last three years. The biggest jump was seen in young women and adolescent girls.
Documentary Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, Who Skewered Fast Food Industry, Dies At 53
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee whose most famous work skewered American food and diets and who notably ate only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died. He was 53.
Healthy Headlines: A Day In The Life Of A Nurse Navigator
Novant Health nurse navigator Lisa Hamilton explains the process of aiding cancer patients through a potentially complicated health care system.
Residential Pools For Short Term Rentals Forbidden In Mecklenburg County
Public Health leaders are warning the community that short-term rentals of residential swimming pools are not allowed in Mecklenburg County.
Confirmed Case Of Tuberculosis At Chester High School
South Carolina health officials are investigating a case of tuberculosis that has been confirmed at Chester High School.
Whooping Cough Warning In Mecklenburg County
Public Health leaders are seeing a worrisome trend, an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in Mecklenburg County.
People Statewide Will Soon Have Access To Contraceptive Services At Pharmacies
In honor of Women’s Health Week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating the expansion of contraceptive services in independent and chain pharmacies across the state.
Healthy Headlines: Hammer Toe
In this week's Healthy Headlines, Jacinda Jacobs talks with Dr. John Marcel of Novant Health about hammer toe.
How To Prioritize Your Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month
Dr. Rodney Villanueva with Atrium Health explains how you can take care of your mental health.
Healthy Headlines: Meniscus Tears
On this week’s Healthy Headlines, Dr. Larry Martin of Novant Health, joins Rising to discuss meniscus tears.
CDC Says It's Identified 1st Documented Cases Of HIV Transmitted Through Cosmetic Needles
Federal health officials say three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles.
Healthy Headlines: Atrial Fibrillation
On this week’s Healthy Headlines, Dr. Philip Lee of Novant Health, joins Rising to discuss atrial fibrillation.
Health Alert Issued For Contaminated Beef
Check your fridge! The U.S. Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service says ground beef products from Greater Omaha Packing Company tested positive for E. Coli.
FDA Warns About Fake Botox
A warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about dangerous counterfeit versions of Botox.
North Carolina Medical Marijuana Sales Begin At Cherokee Store
Medical marijuana can now be legally purchased in North Carolina with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opening its long-planned dispensary this weekend on tribal land.
WellWithAll invests $100,000 to support mental health resources at UNC Charlotte
ellWithAll CEO Demond Martin '97 announced on Thursday, April 18, his company’s investment of $100,000 to expand mental health resources for UNC Charlotte students. The announcement came as part of Martin’s visit to campus for a fireside chat on mental wellness, resilience and overall well-being.
Beauty Influencer Jessica Pettway's Death Bringing Awareness To Cervical Cancer
Despite the vaccine and screening black women like Pettway are still almost one and half times more likely to die of cervical cancer than white women.
Fentanyl Lacing Sparks Increase In Overdoses
The recent surge in overdoses across Rowan County has been attributed to the lacing of Fentanyl in various illicit substances sounding an alarm for action to address this growing public health crisis.
Advocate Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Excellent Black Maternal Health Outcomes by U.S. News & World Report
Two Advocate Health hospitals have been recognized for their efforts in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024.
July 1st Launch Of Behavioral Health And Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans
Tailored Plans are a new kind of NC Medicaid Managed Care health plan for approximately 210,000 beneficiaries with a serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, a severe substance use disorder, in North Carolina.
Biden Administration Imposes First-Ever National Drinking Water Limits On Toxic PFAS
The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
NCDHSS Announces Increases Cases Of Mpox Statewide
Over the past six months, 45 cases have been reported in 12 counties across North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Announces Over 40,000 North Carolinians Have Enrolled In New Medicaid Expansion
New enrollees disproportionately live in rural counties and are between the ages of 19 and 29.
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