Health News

New Era In Virtual Reality Therapy For Common Phobias

Research shows VR therapy can lead to real-world gains for people with phobias, and works as well as traditional exposure therapy, which slowly subjects patients to what causes anxiety for them.

Local Mom Delivers Baby in Family's Kitchen

A local mom thought she had plenty of time to get to the hospital to give birth to her third baby. But the baby had other plans. Now, meet Mia and the Rock Hill firefighters who came to her rescue.

Novant Health, Girl Talk Foundation Inc. Hosting 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Girls' Event

Novant Health and Girl Talk Foundation, Inc. are partnering to host a free workshop for mothers and daughters focusing on health and wellness.

Major Opioid Maker To Pay For Overdose-Antidote Development

A company whose prescription opioid marketing practices are being blamed for sparking the addiction and overdose crisis says it’s helping to fund an effort to make a lower-cost overdose antidote.

Charlotte Bat Tests Positive For Rabies

CMPD Animal Care & Control says a bat found on August 24 has tested positive for rabies.

Children's Advil Recalled Due To Overdose Concerns

Children's Advil has been recalled because of overdose concerns.

Novant Health Offers ‘Black And Blue Clinic’ To Address High School Sports Injuries

Just in time for the start of a new sports season, Novant Health has opened two “black and blue” clinics dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries.

Why Specialists Say NC Overdose Deaths Rising

North Carolina ranks number two for the highest increase in overdose deaths in the U.S.

Study: Smokers Better Off Quitting, Even With Weight Gain

If you quit smoking and gain weight, it may seem like you’re trading one set of health problems for another. But a new U.S. study finds you’re still better off in the long run.

Charlotte Veteran To VA: Why Should I Trust You With Anything

While some veterans receive great service, others contact WCCB Charlotte with concerns.

Two Dozen Schools Test Positive For Lead After CMS Conducts "Proactive" Water Quality Tests

A report released by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Monday shows a voluntary and "proactive" water quality test has resulted in two dozen schools testing positive for lead.

NC Health Officials Issue Warning About Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

Inspectors with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are issuing a warning to consumers to not purchase or consume Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal due to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka.

2 Cases Of Whooping Cough Confirmed In Caldwell County

Health officials announced Thursday that two cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, were confirmed earlier this week.

Boil Advisory In Effect For The Town Of Dallas, NC

A water boil advisory is in effect for residents in the Town of Dallas after officials say a Treatment Technique Failure was discovered during recent tests.

Seventh Rabies Case Confirmed In Catawba County

On Friday, July 20, Catawba County confirmed the seventh case of rabies in the county this year.

Pepperidge Farm Recalls 4 Varieties Of Goldfish Crackers Over Salmonella Concerns

Pepperidge Farm has been notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that whey powder in a seasoning that is applied to four varieties of crackers has been the subject of a recall by the whey powder manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella.