Rising's "Early Birds," discuss Doctor's advice that your phone is not the best alarm clock
Doctors say keeping your phone in another room will decrease your distractions as you're going to sleep, and will reduce "Sleep procrastination".
Hospitals bridging gap between food and health with food pharmacy
Hospitals around the country are expanding programs to bridge the gap between good food and good health.
FDA approves standalone nasal spray for depression
A new nasal drug has been approved to treat depression. The drug Spravato is a nasal spray made by Johnson and Johnson.
Woman shares her cancer story at 34-years-old
A 34-year-old North Carolina woman shares her journey with cervical cancer.
Tips on how to stay safe in this dangerously cold weather
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center wants to keep people safe amid this wintry weather. The health care provider is offering tips.
Ozempic and other weight loss drugs slated for Medicare negotiations
Just before leaving office, the Biden administration has announced costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss are among the 15 medications listed in the next round of Medicare price negotiations.
HHS invests nearly $600M in Modena Bird Flu vaccine
Moderna gets a $590 million federal boost to continue work on development of a vaccine to protect against bird flu.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.
Cancer cases climbing in young women
Alarming new data released today by the American Cancer Society reveals young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men.
NC governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced measures to protect reproductive health care providers and patients via a new executive order. The order announced Thursday mandates that state Cabinet agencies will not cooperate with prosecuting and penalizing physicians who provide lawful reproductive health services.
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive
The Biden administration is floating a long-awaited proposal to make cigarettes less addictive by capping their nicotine levels. But the plan comes in the final days of his presidency and is unlikely to take effect anytime soon.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supply. The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.
Health Minute: Trick your brain into eating healthier
Which kind of food do you turn to in times of turmoil? We tend to eat indulgently when we’re stressed, but experts say over time those foods may do more harm than good.
Gas leak at beverage factory sends three employees to the hospital
A gas leak at a Prime Beverage in Kannapolis sent several employees to the hospital in late Saturday night. One employee says he was fired after seeking medical attention. OSHA is now investigating the incident.
USDA documented insects, slime and ‘general filth’ at Boar's Head plants, records show
Inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at Boar’s Head deli meat factories in three states, records show. An outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a Virginia plant sickened more than 60 people and killed 10 last year.
CaroMont Health enforces new visitor restrictions
New visitor restrictions are now in place at CaroMont Health.
Why does it feel like everyone is sick right now?
Medical professionals say in the wake of a return to in-person activities without coronavirus-related precautions, RSV, the flu and other respiratory illnesses are hitting peak levels.
Novant and Atrium restricting visitors as respiratory viruses spread
Starting Tuesday, children under age 12 are asked not to visit Atrium Health facilities and children under age 13 are asked not to visit Novant Health hospitals in North Carolina. The hospital systems are taking extra precautions to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.
Blue Cross NC customers can request early prescription refills due to anticipated impacts from the winter storm
In advance of the forecasted winter storm in North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is allowing early prescription refills to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need.
'Dry January' forces local breweries to adapt
The first month of the year has always been a tough time for the hospitality industry. It's gotten a lot worse in recent years with the growing popularity of Dry January. A study by Civic Science found 25% of Americans are cutting out alcohol this month.
Medic extends first responder contract with Charlotte Fire
Medic and the Charlotte Fire Department have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending the current First Responder agreement for six months.
Approaching winter storm threatens community blood supply
As the first major winter storm of 2025 approaches, The Blood Connection (TBC) is urgently calling for blood donations to prevent a critical shortage.
Scientists find new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.
Concord Mom glues eye shut after mistaking nail glue for eye drops
A Concord mother is recovering after accidentally gluing her eyelid shut because she thought her nail glue was her eye drops. It turns out the mistake may be more common than you think.
New call for cancer warnings on alcohol
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling for updated health warning labels on alcoholic beverages. He wants people to know about the increased cancer risk.
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