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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.

CVS Stops Sale Of Heartburn Drugs With Suspect Contaminant

CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and its generic store brand after warnings by U.S. health regulators.

Do Not Drink Advisory Lifted For Residents In Richburg, SC

The Chester Metropolitan District has lifted the DO NOT DRINK order for public water users in the Town of Richburg.

Mumps Outbreak Reported At Two Triad Area University Campuses

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.

North Carolina Hospital Reports State's First Vaping Related Death

A North Carolina hospital is reporting the state's first death linked to vaping.

Novant Healthy Headlines: Marathon Training

Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, joined Rising to discuss common injuries and how to stay healthy as you train.

11th Rabies Case Of 2019 Confirmed In Gaston County

Gaston County officials say a skunk killed on Monday, September 23rd has tested positive for rabies.

Juul Labs To Stop Advertising E-Cigarettes Amid Backlash

The nation’s 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.

Deadline For Back-To-School Immunizations Is Now

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.

NCDHHS Investigates Cases of Legionnaire's Disease

The Buncombe and Henderson County Health Departments, in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, are investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in individuals who attended the NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, NC, Sept. 6–15, 2019.

Walmart To Stop Selling Electronic Cigarettes At Its Stores

Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Seasonal Allergies Vs. Sinus Infections

Season allergies and sinus infections can both make you feel crummy, and they have many similar symptoms. But can you tell the difference?

Dr. Tony: How to Sleep Better

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Not getting enough rest can really have a negative effect on our health. Doctor Tony has a few tips to better help you sleep better and be more productive during…

Rock Icon Roger Daltrey Visits New Hawkins Family Adolescent And Young Adult Cancer Center In Greenville

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of the legendary rock band The Who and co-founder of national nonprofit Teen Cancer America (TCA), was in Greenville, SC at Bon St. Francis Health System visiting and touring the new Hawkins Family Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Center.