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 didnβt hold up in a study testing low fat versus low carb depending on dietersβ 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 Facebookβs 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 thatβs 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.
Case Of Whooping Cough Reported In Watauga County
Officials say a student attending Watauga High School has a confirmed case of whooping cough.Β
Novant Health House Call: Why is the Flu Season So Bad?
Wash your hands and take your Emergen-C because Charlotte is the second sickest city in the country.
Carolinas HealthCare System Changes Name To Atrium Health
Carolinas HealthCare Systems has announced a name change to Atrium Health.Β Β
North Carolina Health Officials Report 20 More Flu Deaths
Health officials in North Carolina say another 20 people have died from the flu, pushing the death toll for the season to 95.
Novant Health House Call: Postpartum Depression
Kate Middleton has been in the news a lot recently discussing her struggles with postpartum depression, urging more women to talk about it.
Protect Yourself With These Helpful Tips On How To Prevent, Spot, And Treat The Flu
Health officials continue to warn people about taking precautions against the flu and seeking proper medical treatment if they get sick.
Can 3 Business Titans Cure The US Health Care System?
Can a legendary investor, the king of on-line retail and a Wall Street financier find a cure for what ails Americaβs health care system?
CHS Deploys MED-1 To Aid Bed Shortage And High Patient Volume Due To Flu At Atlanta Hospital
Carolinas Healthcare System has deployed MED-1 to Atlanta in response to a bed shortage and high patient volume due to the active flu season.
Doctors: Worst Of Flu Is Yet To Come
Flu season continues to ravage the entire U,S., and you're not immune.
Flu Widespread Across US For Third Straight Week
Sick with the flu? Youβve got a lot of company.
Men's Health: Detoxes and Cleanses
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cleansing and detoxing get a ton of hype, but does your body actually need one? Derek talked with Men's Health editor Paul Kita about the use…
North Carolina Health Officials Report 21 Flu Deaths In A Week
State health officials say 21 people died from the flu in North Carolina last week, among them a victim between 5 and 17 years old.
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