Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Going Vegan
Dr. Harriet Davis, a Novant Health family practitioner who happens to be a vegan herself, is here to discuss a vegan diet and how it can help you.
Matthews Police Issue Warning After Kitten Tests Positive For Rabies
Matthews Police have issued a warning to residents after a 6-month-old kitten reportedly bit two people, and then tested positive for rabies.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Gaston County, 2nd Confirmed Case Of 2019
Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement officials say a second case of rabies has been confirmed in the county for 2019.
North Carolina Proposes Smokable Hemp Ban As Demand Grows
North Carolina is the latest state considering a ban on smokable hemp, a product thatβs exploding along with the health craze surrounding a compound in the plant known as CBD.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Nurse Practitioners vs. Medical Doctors
As the demand for healthcare continues to outpace the number of doctors, nurse practitioners are stepping in to fill the void.
People in Charlotte Canceling Trips to the Dominican Republic
Singer Rick Springfield has canceled his November concert in the Dominican Republic. He is not alone in his decision to skip it. We've learned plenty of people in Charlotte are also canceling their trips, until there are answers about what's happening there.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Keeping Men Healthy
June is Menβs Health Month, a time when itβs important to motivate and educate men about the importance of their health.
San Giuseppe Salami Co. Recalls Frozen Sausage Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo, an Elon, N.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE), frozen andouille sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agricultureβs Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Frozen Blackberries Recalled Due To Risk Of Norovirus
Alma Pak of Alma, Georgia has issued a recall for several products containing frozen blackberries due to a possible risk of Norovirus contamination.
Back-To-School Immunizations Available All Summer And At Seven Saturday Clinics
Summer might just be getting started, but that means you only have a couple of months to get your kids the immunizations they need to head back to school in August.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Heat Related Illnesses
Dr. Christopher Felton, a family medicine specialist from Novant Health is here to tell us more about heat-related illnesses and what you can do to avoid them.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Presents $10,000 Check To Isabella Santos Foundation
From May 20 through May 26, 2019, locally owned Brixx Wood Fired Pizza pledged to donate 100% of kidβs meal sales to the Isabella Santos Foundation.
Stinky Water That Tastes Bad Too, Plagues NC Town
Locals in one town say they are tired of buying bottled water to drink and cook with. Even though town leaders have explained what's behind the water woes, people tell WCCB: they have a different idea.
US Preschoolers Less Pudgy In Latest Sign Of Falling Obesity
Preschoolers on government food aid have grown a little less pudgy, a U.S. study found, offering fresh evidence that previous signs of declining obesity rates werenβt a fluke.
Swim Advisories Activated In CLT Metro Lakes, Rivers & Creeks
Flooding problems persist through the weekend, causing major water pollution concerns in every lake, river and creek in the Charlotte Metro.
Raccoon Captured In Mint Hill Neighborhood Tests Positive For Rabies
CMPD Animal Care & Control says a rabies alert will be issued around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday for residents in the Shady Oaks Court neighborhood.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Urgent Care Or Emergency Room?
Should you go to the Urgent Care or to the Emergency Room? It's a question that a lot of people don't know how to answer when the time comes.
Sleeping With The TV On May Make You Gain Weight
Dozing off to late-night TV or sleeping with other lights on may mix up your metabolism and lead to weight gain and even obesity, provocative but preliminary U.S. research suggests.
FDA: βInfluencersβ Promoted Vaping Without Suitable Warnings
U.S. regulators moved to discipline vaping companies for inappropriately promoting their flavored nicotine formulas through so-called influencers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.
Summer Nutrition Programs Offer Free Food, Fitness And Fun For Kids
Nearly 1 million children in North Carolina struggle with hunger when school is out.
Novant Health: Misconceptions About Alzheimer's Dementia
June is Alzheimerβs and Brain Awareness Month. An estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimerβs dementia, but there are many misconceptions about the disease.
CVS Announces Further Expansion Into Health Care Services
CVS Health is pushing deeper into health services with plans to add dietitians, medical equipment and space for the occasional yoga class to 1,500 stores over the next few years.
9th Annual Keep Pounding 5K Hosts Largest Crowd Yet
Money raised from the 5K benefits Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children's Hospital. This year, the race took participants back inside Bank of America Stadium (previously closed to runners during the past few races due to stadium renovations).
Novant Health House Call: Preventing Diabetes
Dr. Joseph Foust, a Novant Health family physician, is here to discuss what you can do to prevent diabetes.
TSA Allows Flyers To Travel With Drug Derived From Marijuana
The Transportation Security Administration has changed its cannabis policy to allow passengers to travel with some forms of CBD oil and a drug derived from marijuana that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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