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Gaston County Confirms 7th Rabies Case Of 2019

Officials with Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement say a skunk tested positive for rabies after getting into a fight with a family dog.

Novant Healthy Headlines: Spiked Seltzers

Andrea Hiatt, a registered dietitian at Novant Health, is here to discuss spiked seltzers and whether the wildly-popular beverage is a good option for you.

Michigan Moves To Be 1st State To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved Wednesday to make her state the first to ban flavored electronic cigarettes, accusing companies of using candy flavors and deceptive advertising to “hook children on nicotine.”

Novant Healthy Headlines: Pelvic Pain

Michelle Benoit, a physical therapist at Novant Health, is here to discuss details about pelvic therapy and how it can eliminate or reduce your pain.

'This Ain't Your Mother's Marijuana,' Surgeon General Says

Federal health officials issued a national warning Thursday against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women, as more states legalize the increasingly potent drug for medicinal and recreational use.

Huntersville Bat Tests Positive For Rabies

Officials say a bat that tested positive for rabies is the area's ninth confirmed case for 2019.

N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein Files Lawsuits Against Eight E-Cigarette Companies

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he will be filing lawsuits against eight e-cigarette companies: Beard Vape, Direct eLiquid, Electric Lotus, Electric Tobacconist, Eonsmoke, Juice Man, Tinted Brew, and VapeCo.

"They're Scared, Too": Private Pond Owners Struggle to Get Water Tested for Toxic Algae

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.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Concussions

Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, is here to discuss concussions as the fall sports season begins.

Gaston County Confirms 4th Rabies Case Of 2019

Officials in Gaston County say a fox tested positive for rabies after biting a resident in his backyard Sunday afternoon.

New: Another Local Pond Tests Positive for Poisonous Algae

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.

Doctors Suspect Vaping Behind Dozens Of Lung Illnesses In U.S.

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.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Adjusting Kids Back To A School Schedule

Dr. Lili Poon, a Novant Health pediatric sleep medicine specialist, explains how to help your children make the adjustment back to a school schedule.

Poisonous Ponds, Dead Pets, New Fear About What's in the Water

WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty found out what to look out for, as a toxic type of algae bloom spreads.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Robotic Surgery

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.

Is Pot Safe When Pregnant? Study Seeks Answer, Draws Critics

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.

Renovated Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Revolutionizes Urgent Care For Waverly Community

Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care’s newly renovated location revolutionizes the way the Waverly community experiences urgent care.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Dealing With Headaches

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.

Regret Your Tattoo? Here’s Advice On How To Get Rid Of It

Does your tattoo sport your old flame’s name? Or the one you got on a whim no longer fits your image?

Novant Donation Allows Matthews Police To Purchase New Defibrillators

The Matthews Police Department has purchased 11 new Cardiac Science G5 Defibrillators thanks to a $15,000 donation from Novant Health.

New Heart and Vascular Tower Expands Cardiovascular, Radiology Services

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.

Person Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming In Cumberland County Lake

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.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Heat-Related Illnesses

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.