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Novant Health House Call: Flu Season

Dr. Erin Washburn from Novant Health Pediatrics stops by to discuss flu season.

Dr. Tony: The Fab Five Foods to Lower the Risk of Breast Cancer

October is breast cancer awareness month, and you can start fighting it by looking at what's on your plate.

Police Need Help Identifying Northeast Charlotte Robbery Suspect

Police need help identifying a robbery suspect accused of robbing a gas station on University City Boulevard.

Novant Health House Call: Talking to Children About Tragedies

When it comes to explaining tragedies to children, should parents be completely honest, or should they sugar coat their answer?

Men's Health: Paul Kita vs. Paul Kita's Dad

In this week's Men's Health, editor Paul Kita talks about a fitness competition he held against his father, who's 25 years older than he is.

Novant Health House Call: Mammograms

Dr. Nicole Abinanti, from Novant Health, stops by to talk about the importance of mammograms in light of breast cancer awareness month right around the corner

Senate Won't Vote On Latest Obamacare Repeal

Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP’s latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party’s banner campaign promise.

Novant Health South Park Family Physicians Welcomes Dr. Jason Boothe

Novant Health South Park Family Physicians is pleased to welcome Dr. Jason Boothe to the clinic. Dr. Boothe is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine.

Mold Concerns Continue At Forestview High School

Mold concerns have risen again at Forestview High School after parents and teachers contacted WCCB Charlotte complaining about getting sick.

Wanted: 1 Million People To Study Genes, Habits And Health

In a quest to end cookie-cutter health care, U.S. researchers are getting ready to recruit more than 1 million people for an unprecedented study to learn how our genes, environments and lifestyles interact — and to finally customize ways to prevent and treat disease.

Novant Health House Call: St. Jude Affiliate Clinic

It’s childhood cancer awareness month and the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital is saving lives every day. Dr. Jessica Bell, an oncologist at the clinic, is here with us this morning.

FDA Warns On Mixing Opioid Addiction Treatments, Other Meds

The Food and Drug Administration issued new warnings Wednesday about the dangers of combining medication for opioid addiction with anti-anxiety medicines and other drugs that also slow breathing and brain activity.

Men's Health: Super Sleeper Tips

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - There's working out and there's eating right - but sleeping is just as important to your health. Derek talked with Men's Health editor Paul Kita about…

Novant Health Matthews Children’s Clinic Welcomes Drs. Scott Thomas And Meredith Davitte

Novant Health Matthews Children’s Clinic is pleased to welcome two new pediatricians, Drs. Scott Thomas and Meredith Davitte. Both physicians are accepting new patient appointments.

Second Case Of West Nile Confirmed In York County

A second confirmed case of the West Nile virus has been reported in York County.

Novant Health House Call: Safe Sleeping for Infants

Despite years of public health campaigns, many American parents are still putting their babies to sleep in an unsafe position, a new study finds.

Men's Health: A Man, A Pan, A Plan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Paul Kita is the food and nutrition editor for Men's Health - but he also has a new book coming out called, "A…

Study Prompts Call To Examine Flu Vaccine And Miscarriage

A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against swine flu.

Novant Health House Call: Morning Sickness

Dr. Lisa Wilson from Novant Health stops by to discuss morning sickness.

Frustration Mounts Over Premiums For Individual Health Plans

Millions of people who buy individual health insurance policies and get no financial help from the Affordable Care Act are bracing for another year of double-digit premium increases, and their frustration is boiling over.

Novant Health Launches Outpatient Substance Abuse Program In Matthews

Novant Health Psychiatric Recovery and Counseling, Novant Health’s first substance abuse intensive outpatient program in the Charlotte area, is open to adults ages 18 years and older who are seeking treatment for alcohol and drug abuse.