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 joins Laresa in the Rising kitchen to talk about that sugar fix that kids and adults both indulge in on Halloween.
CMPD Animal Care & Control says the Mecklenburg County Health Department has confirmed the county's 13th case of rabies for 2019.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Servicesβ Division of Public Health has announced the first flu related death of the 2019-20 flu season.
MawMawβs 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 Agricultureβs Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
Novant Health is expanding access to care across North Carolina through its partnership with Tyto Care, creator of the healthcare industryβs first all-in-one modular device and telehealth platform for on-demand, remote medical exams.
The Matthews Board of Commissioners recently voted to expand the townwide ban on coal tar sealants.
Don't miss your chance to support a great cause at this yearβs 2019 JDRF Hope Gala happening Saturday, October 26th at The Westin Charlotte in Uptown to benefit type 1 diabetes research.
A NO SWIMMING advisory has been issued for Nance Cove on Mountain Island Lake.
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.
Sleeping is as important to your health as dieting and exercising.Β However, many people fall short of the required number of hours they should be sleeping.Β
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.
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 Police say a fox captured Sunday afternoon has tested positive for rabies.
Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement say a raccoon killed by a family cat on Sunday has tested positive for rabies.
Officials say a confirmed case of MRSA has been reported at Union Elementary School.
CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and its generic store brand after warnings by U.S. health regulators.
The Chester Metropolitan District has lifted the DO NOT DRINK order for public water users in the Town of Richburg.
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.
A North Carolina hospital is reporting the state's first death linked to vaping.
Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, joined Rising to discuss common injuries and how to stay healthy as you train.Β Β
Gaston County officials say a skunk killed on Monday, September 23rd has tested positive for rabies.
The nationβs 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.
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.
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