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Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Millennials' Health

Millennials - that’s people ages 18 to 34 - do not visit doctors the way other age groups typically do. Here today to discuss this is Dr. Mishal Patel, a Novant Health family practitioner.

Doctors Try CRISPR Gene Editing For Cancer, A 1st In The US

The first attempt in the United States to use a gene editing tool called CRISPR against cancer seems safe in the three patients who have had it so far, but it’s too soon to know if it will improve survival, doctors reported Wednesday.

Health Officials Disclose Another Romaine Outbreak, Now Over

U.S. health officials disclosed another food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, but they said it appears to be over.

Local JDRF Chapter To Light Wells Fargo’s Duke Energy Center For World Diabetes Day And National Diabetes Awareness Month

JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, invites the Charlotte community to join in celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) this November by raising awareness of the urgent need to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

Dr. Tony: Enjoying the Fun While Having a Healthy Halloween

Dr. Tony joins Laresa in the Rising kitchen to talk about that sugar fix that kids and adults both indulge in on Halloween.

Health Officials Confirm Mecklenburg County's 13th Case Of Rabies For 2019

CMPD Animal Care & Control says the Mecklenburg County Health Department has confirmed the county's 13th case of rabies for 2019.

State Health Officials Announce First Flu-Related Death Of 2019-20 Season

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health has announced the first flu related death of the 2019-20 flu season.

NC Based MawMaw's Chicken Pies Recalls Products Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens

MawMaw’s Chicken Pies, a Kernersville, N.C. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of chicken pie and meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.

Juul Halts Sales Of Fruit, Dessert Flavors For E-Cigarettes

Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.

Novant Health Partners With Tyto Care To Provide On-Demand, Anywhere And Anytime Medical Exams

Novant Health is expanding access to care across North Carolina through its partnership with Tyto Care, creator of the healthcare industry’s first all-in-one modular device and telehealth platform for on-demand, remote medical exams.

Town Of Matthews Expands Ban On Harmful Sealants

The Matthews Board of Commissioners recently voted to expand the townwide ban on coal tar sealants.

JDRF Hosts Annual Hope Gala In Charlotte To Benefit Type 1 Diabetes Research

Don't miss your chance to support a great cause at this year’s 2019 JDRF Hope Gala happening Saturday, October 26th at The Westin Charlotte in Uptown to benefit type 1 diabetes research.

'No Swimming' Advisory Lifted For Nance Cove On Mountain Island Lake

A NO SWIMMING advisory has been issued for Nance Cove on Mountain Island Lake.

Rising Spotlight: Purefico MedSpa & Therapy

Purefico MedSpa & Therapy is a comprehensive wellness center that offers dynamic solutions to problems related to overall health, pain, performance, weight loss, detoxification, and beauty.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Get Better Sleep

Sleeping is as important to your health as dieting and exercising. However, many people fall short of the required number of hours they should be sleeping.

Health Officials Share Early Findings In Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Investigation In WNC

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing early findings from an ongoing investigation to determine how people were exposed to Legionella bacteria at the NC Mountain State Fair in September.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when women should consider having a mammogram. Dr. Nicole Abinanti from Mecklenburg Radiology Associates is here to discuss the importance of scheduling your procedure.

Mint Hill Fox Tests Positive For Rabies

Mint Hill Police say a fox captured Sunday afternoon has tested positive for rabies.

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Gaston County

Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement say a raccoon killed by a family cat on Sunday has tested positive for rabies.

Confirmed Case Of MRSA Reported At Union County School

Officials say a confirmed case of MRSA has been reported at Union Elementary School.

CVS Stops Sale Of Heartburn Drugs With Suspect Contaminant

CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and its generic store brand after warnings by U.S. health regulators.

Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For Residents In Richburg, SC

The Chester Metropolitan District has lifted the DO NOT DRINK order for public water users in the Town of Richburg.

Mumps Outbreak Reported At Two Triad Area University Campuses

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all North Carolinians to make sure they are up to date on their vaccines in light of recent mumps cases at two Triad area universities.