3 Tips to Avoid Travel Sickness During Thanksgiving
Dr. Tony shares three tip to avoid getting sick while traveling.
Atrium, Novant Joining Blue Premier Network Of Health Care Providers
Two additional North Carolina health care providers are joining five other state health systems and an insurer in a deal designed to help lower medical costs.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day, which hopes to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes. It is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. More than 30 million American adults have diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and blindness.
Juul Halts Sales Of Mint, Its Top-Selling E-Cigarette Flavor
Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt sales of its best-selling, mint-flavored electronic cigarettes as it struggles to survive a nationwide backlash against vaping.
‘NO SWIMMING’ Advisory Lifted For A Cove On Lake Norman
A NO SWIMMING advisory was lifted today for a cove on Lake Norman.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Millennials' Health
Millennials - that’s people ages 18 to 34 - do not visit doctors the way other age groups typically do. Here today to discuss this is Dr. Mishal Patel, a Novant Health family practitioner.
Doctors Try CRISPR Gene Editing For Cancer, A 1st In The US
The first attempt in the United States to use a gene editing tool called CRISPR against cancer seems safe in the three patients who have had it so far, but it’s too soon to know if it will improve survival, doctors reported Wednesday.
Health Officials Disclose Another Romaine Outbreak, Now Over
U.S. health officials disclosed another food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, but they said it appears to be over.
Local JDRF Chapter To Light Wells Fargo’s Duke Energy Center For World Diabetes Day And National Diabetes Awareness Month
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: Enjoying the Fun While Having a Healthy Halloween
Dr. Tony joins Laresa in the Rising kitchen to talk about that sugar fix that kids and adults both indulge in on Halloween.
Health Officials Confirm Mecklenburg County's 13th Case Of Rabies For 2019
CMPD Animal Care & Control says the Mecklenburg County Health Department has confirmed the county's 13th case of rabies for 2019.
State Health Officials Announce First Flu-Related Death Of 2019-20 Season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health has announced the first flu related death of the 2019-20 flu season.
NC Based MawMaw's Chicken Pies Recalls Products Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens
MawMaw’s 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 Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.
Juul Halts Sales Of Fruit, Dessert Flavors For E-Cigarettes
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
Novant Health Partners With Tyto Care To Provide On-Demand, Anywhere And Anytime Medical Exams
Novant Health is expanding access to care across North Carolina through its partnership with Tyto Care, creator of the healthcare industry’s first all-in-one modular device and telehealth platform for on-demand, remote medical exams.
Town Of Matthews Expands Ban On Harmful Sealants
The Matthews Board of Commissioners recently voted to expand the townwide ban on coal tar sealants.
JDRF Hosts Annual Hope Gala In Charlotte To Benefit Type 1 Diabetes Research
Don't miss your chance to support a great cause at this year’s 2019 JDRF Hope Gala happening Saturday, October 26th at The Westin Charlotte in Uptown to benefit type 1 diabetes research.
'No Swimming' Advisory Lifted For Nance Cove On Mountain Island Lake
A NO SWIMMING advisory has been issued for Nance Cove on Mountain Island Lake.
Rising Spotlight: Purefico MedSpa & Therapy
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.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Get Better Sleep
Sleeping is as important to your health as dieting and exercising. However, many people fall short of the required number of hours they should be sleeping.
Health Officials Share Early Findings In Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Investigation In WNC
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.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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 Fox Tests Positive For Rabies
Mint Hill Police say a fox captured Sunday afternoon has tested positive for rabies.
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.
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