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Charlotte Man Comes Full Circle In Addiction Epidemic

The opiod epidemic is spurring conversations and regulations across the country.

North Carolina Reports 12 More Flu Deaths; Death Toll At 276

State health officials said Thursday that 12 people died from the flu in North Carolina last week, pushing the record death toll in 2017-18 to 276.

Novant Health House Call: Kids Adjusting to Time Change

Dr. Erin Washburn, a pediatrician with Novant Health, is here to share a few things parents can do to help children adjust to time changes.

CBD Users Being Cautious After Health Alert

A warning Tuesday for people who use CBD oil in e-cigarettes or vaping pens: some of that oil may be contaminated.

Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Pet Food After Two Kittens Reportedly Died

Georgia based Blue Ridge Beef is recalling some of its Kitten Grind raw pet food due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination.

Opioid Poisonings, Overdoses Send More US Kids To Hospitals

Opioid poisonings and overdoses are sending increasing numbers of U.S. children and teens to the hospital, according to a study showing a substantial rise in young patients needing critical care.

Novant Health House Call: Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S. A new study says 14% of toddlers and nearly 19% of kids from age 2 to 19 are obese.

The Top Three Couples Workouts with Burn Boot Camp!

Getting your endorphins running and your blood pumping with your partner helps both your health and your love life.

Novant Health And MCHD To Host Free Flu Vaccine Clinics

Novant Health and the Mecklenburg County Health Department announced Thursday they are teaming up to host two free flu shot clinics in the coming days.

Novant Health House Call: EXOS

Novant Health has partnered with global leader EXOS to bring performance training and programs to South Charlotte.

Preventive Treatment For Peanut Allergies Succeeds In Study

The first treatment to help prevent serious allergic reactions to peanuts may be on the way.

Carbs, Fat, DNA? Weight Loss Is Finicky, New Study Shows

A precision nutrition approach to weight loss didn’t hold up in a study testing low fat versus low carb depending on dieters’ DNA profiles.

Facebook Forges Ahead With Kids App Despite Expert Criticism

Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and others who question Facebook’s financial support of some advisers who approved of the app.

Flu Shot Only 36 Percent Effective, Making Bad Year Worse

The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug that’s causing most illnesses.

Novant Health House Call: Heart Month

February is heart month and for good reason. A woman dies of cardiovascular disease every 80 seconds; it is the number one killer of women in the world, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

Men's Health: Outsmart the Grocery Store

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Men's Health says your supermarket is playing mind games. Men's Health editor Paul Kita has tips and tricks on how to shop smart, and out-smart…

Doctors Study Rare Cancer Impacting Several Huntersville Residents

Concerned residents could have answers this spring or summer about a rare cancer that's impacting people in the area.

Cabarrus County Officials Warn Cannabidoil Oil, Synthetic Cannabidoid Use May Be On The Rise In Local High Schools

Officials say students at several Cabarrus County high schools may be using Cannabidiol (CBD) oil or synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarettes and/or vaporizers.

Flu Season Still Getting Worse; Now As Bad As 2009 Swine Flu

The flu has further tightened its grip on the U.S. This season is now as bad as the swine flu epidemic nine years ago.

Health Officials: 34 Flu Deaths In North Carolina Last Week

Health officials say there were 34 flu deaths in North Carolina last week, the fourth straight week in which the death toll has exceeded the previous week's total.

Men's Health: Healthy Snacking to Tame Your Appetite

Snacking is the downfall when it come to eating healthy. Paul Kita with "Men's Health" Magazine talks about the healthy snacks that fill us up and are good replacements for bad snacks.