Gaston County Confirms 8th Rabies Case Of 2019
Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement says a raccoon killed during an encounter with two family dogs has tested positive for rabies.
Novant Health Presents The ASMBS Foundation’s 2019 Walk From Obesity
Come out and walk or run for a great cause at the 2019 Walk from Obesity and Fun Run presented by Novant Health Bariatric Solutions and benefiting the ASMBS Foundation.
Poison Control Doctors Issue Warning About E-Cigarettes
There are growing concerns from medical professionals and politicians across the country about vaping and the impact of E-Cigarettes on youth.
US Finds Contaminant In Popular Heartburn Drug
U.S. health officials said Friday they are investigating low levels of a potentially dangerous contaminant in the popular heartburn medication Zantac and related generic drugs.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Childhood Cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Randy Hock of at St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital is here to discuss treating young patients.
Government Plans To Ban Flavors Used In E-Cigarettes
The federal government will act to ban thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, responding to a recent surge in underage vaping that has alarmed parents, politicians and health authorities nationwide.
CMPD AC&C Confirms 11th Mecklenburg County Rabies Case Of 2019
CMPD Animal Care & Control says a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. It is Mecklenburg County's 11th confirmed rabies case of 2019.
Painful Truth: Panel Discussion That Could Save Someone's Life
Former Panthers greats, along with doctors, will talk about the opioid crisis to an audience of students and parents. A mom who lost her son to opioids talked with WCCB about her family's story.
Report: 40% Of Local Youth Say They Have Tried Vaping
School is back in and unfortunately, so is the use of e-cigarettes or vaping among youth.
Case Of West Nile Virus Confirmed In York County
Mosquito control efforts will soon be underway in Rock Hill after officials say a resident contracted the West Nile virus.
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.
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