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Men's Health: Learning About Fat Genes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Men's Health editor Paul Kita says there's a bunch of genes that could affect your weight. They vary based on what you eat, when you eat, how much…

Novant Health House Call: Dry Drowning

About 10 people die in the country from unintentional drowning each day. Novant Health has what every parent needs to know about it.

Coal Ash Remains Near Duke Energy Plants, as Other Ash is Imported from Overseas

New frustration tonight from neighbors living near Duke Energy coal ash pits. Concrete companies continue to import tons of ash from overseas - all while coal ash sits in the ground here.

No Swim Advisory Lifted For Mt. Island Lake

The "No Swimming" advisory for McDowell Creek Cove on Mountain Island Lake has been lifted.

Local Radio Personality Shares Private Battle with Depression

Brent Harlan, known as "Bandy" from The Matt and Ramona Show, has fought depression and anxiety for two decades. Now, new treatment is changing his life.

Novant Health House Call: Debunking Pregnancy Myths

If you’re pregnant, particularly for the first time, you’ll get plenty of unsolicited advice from family and friends.

Health Officials Urge Caution After Wastewater Spill

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed that approximately 200,000 gallons of cattle waste has come in contact with Potts Creek and is moving slowly towards the South Fork River.

Science Says: Are Hot Dogs Healthier Without Added Nitrites?

Backyard cooks looking to grill this summer have another option: hot dogs without “added nitrites.”

S.C. DHEC Issues Temporary Swimming Advisory For Section Of Myrtle Beach

A section of beach along South Carolina's Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today.

Novant Health House Call: What Every Woman Should Know about Postpartum Depression

One in nine women will experience postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Choosing the Right Energy Bar for You

Not all energy bars are created equally. Some of them have a ton of extra sugar and other bad stuff you don't need!

Rising Spotlight: SMILE LASIK with Christenbury Eye Center

There's a brand new eye surgery available in Charlotte that just got approved by the FDA.

Novant Health Receives Grant From Komen Charlotte To Provide Breast Cancer Screenings

Susan G. Komen Charlotte has awarded $169,256 in grant funding to Novant Health cancer prevention, education and early detection to provide mammography screenings and diagnostic services for underinsured and uninsured individuals in Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.

House Call: Memory Loss in Women

Have you ever wondered what causes memory loss, or why memory loss becomes more prevalent with age?

Men's Health: The Healthiest Fast Food Options

Men's Health editor Paul Kita says there are healthy options at fast food restaurants -- at one place you can even have two meals!

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Earns Charlotte's First Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is the first Charlotte hospital to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers.