Health News

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.

North Carolina Hospital Reports State's First Vaping Related Death

A North Carolina hospital is reporting the state's first death linked to vaping.

Novant Healthy Headlines: Marathon Training

Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, joined Rising to discuss common injuries and how to stay healthy as you train.

11th Rabies Case Of 2019 Confirmed In Gaston County

Gaston County officials say a skunk killed on Monday, September 23rd has tested positive for rabies.

Juul Labs To Stop Advertising E-Cigarettes Amid Backlash

The nation’s largest e-cigarette maker will stop advertising its devices in the U.S. and replace its chief executive as mysterious breathing illnesses and an explosion in teen vaping have triggered efforts to crack down on the largely unregulated industry.

Deadline For Back-To-School Immunizations Is Now

Believe it or not, (most) Mecklenburg County students have been back in school for 30 days as of today. That means, the deadline for back-to-school immunizations is now.

NCDHHS Investigates Cases of Legionnaire's Disease

The Buncombe and Henderson County Health Departments, in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, are investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in individuals who attended the NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, NC, Sept. 6–15, 2019.

Walmart To Stop Selling Electronic Cigarettes At Its Stores

Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Seasonal Allergies Vs. Sinus Infections

Season allergies and sinus infections can both make you feel crummy, and they have many similar symptoms. But can you tell the difference?

Dr. Tony: How to Sleep Better

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Not getting enough rest can really have a negative effect on our health. Doctor Tony has a few tips to better help you sleep better and be more productive during…

Rock Icon Roger Daltrey Visits New Hawkins Family Adolescent And Young Adult Cancer Center In Greenville

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of the legendary rock band The Who and co-founder of national nonprofit Teen Cancer America (TCA), was in Greenville, SC at Bon St. Francis Health System visiting and touring the new Hawkins Family Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Center.