Paramount Halts 'Mission: Impossible' Shoot Over New Virus
Paramount Pictures on Monday halted production on the seventh “Mission: Impossible” film due to the new virus, as Hollywood began to more drastically adapt to the growing global outbreak.
Coronavirus Update: CDC Outlines Pandemic Planning, Announces 53 Confirmed Cases in U.S.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that they expect the Coronavirus to spread in the United States.
North Carolina Health Officials Report 15 New Flu Deaths
Another 15 people have died of complications from the flu in North Carolina, raising the death toll during the current season to 90, state health officials reported on Thursday.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Cancer Mortality Rate Continues To Decline
Cancer affects millions of Americans, but a recent study has shown that the cancer mortality rate has dropped 29 percent in the past three decades. Dr. Joseph Merriman, a Novant Health medical oncologist, joins Rising to discuss why more people are surviving cancer and how treatments are improving.
Investigation Of Two Possible Tuberculosis Cases At UNC Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) is working with the NC Division of Public Health to investigate two potential cases of tuberculosis (TB) at UNC Charlotte.
Rising Spotlight: Dr. Smith From Queen City Ear, Nose & Throat Discusses Sinusitis
Are you dealing with a stuffy nose, headaches, or pressure? Dr. Daron J. Smith, MD from Queen City Ear, Nose & Throat joins Rising to discuss sinusitis and treatment options that can help with your sinus discomfort.
Coronavirus Monitoring Continues, Threat to General Population Remains Low
Fifteen people in the United States have tested positive for the Coronavirus as of Thursday evening. Cabarrus county, North Carolina joins the list of local counties monitoring people for possible exposure.
Virus Impact In China Could Affect State’s Furniture Firms
The coronavirus’s impact in China could be felt by furniture companies in North Carolina.
Health Officials In Cabarrus County Monitoring Residents Who Recently Traveled To China For Coronavirus
Cabarrus Health Alliance staff are monitoring residents from Cabarrus County who recently traveled to or through mainland China for the Coronavirus, according to a news release.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Migraine Treatment
Dr. Megan Donnelly, a Novant Health neurologist, is on Rising this morning to discuss new treatment and how it can help you if you battle migraines.
Task Force Formed To Monitor New Coronavirus For North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper says a new state panel monitoring a new virus that has killed over 1,000 people in China will help keep North Carolina residents safe and informed about the disease.
Union County Officials: Small Number Of Individuals Being Monitored For Coronavirus
Union County officials say the Division of Public Health is monitoring a small number of people for the coronavirus.
Judge: North Carolina Falls Short In Service Access For Disabled
North Carolina has failed to do enough to ensure people with certain disabilities receive access to services in their communities, a judge has determined.
Four People In Charlotte Are Being Monitored For Coronavirus
According to city officials, four people who recently returned from China to Charlotte are being monitored for coronavirus symptoms.
Dr. Tony: Best Supplements To Help Defeat the Winter Blues
Dr. Tony explains the best supplements to take in order to defeat the winter blues
Ashe County Schools Closed Friday Due To Flu
Ashe County Schools will be closed on Friday, February 7 due to an increase of the flu outbreak at all schools in the county.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, especially among women. Here to discuss how women can become more heart-healthy is Dr. Sandy Charles, a Novant Health cardiologist.
U.S. Advises No Travel To China
The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.
US Reports 1st Case Of Person-To-Person Spread Of Coronavirus
Health officials Thursday reported the first U.S. case of person-to-person spread of the new virus from China.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Dr. Rajani is the first pediatric allergist at Novant Health and one of the only allergy and immunology physicians in the Charlotte area who specializes in pediatric allergy.
Arizona, California Cases Push US Tally Of New Virus To 5
The U.S. has five confirmed cases of the new virus from China, all of whom traveled to the city that is the center of the outbreak, health officials said Sunday.
North Carolina Patient Tests Negative For Possible Coronavirus
The NC Division of Public Health (NC DPH) has reported that the patient who was tested for the 2019 coronavirus does not have the potentially fatal virus.
CDC Says Chicago Woman Has Coronavirus
A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China, health officials announced Friday.
Dr. Tony: What You Should Know About a Vegan Diet
CHARLOTTE, NC--Dr. Tony Hyser of Carolina Physical Medicine joins Laresa in the Rising kitchen to talk about what you should know about a vegan lifestyle. Dr. Tony discusses what you should look for in your food,…
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Cold Weather Exercise Tips
We’re in the middle of winter, but that shouldn’t limit you if you want to exercise outside. However, the cold temperature can affect you several ways. Here to discuss how you can effectively continue training during the winter months is Dr. Eric Warren, medical director at Novant Health Sports Medicine.
