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Dr. Tony Helps Get your Kids Back into the School Routine

It's back to school time, but all your kids want to do is go back to bed.

Novant Health House Call: Getting Kids Back on Track

Dr. Erin Washburn, Pediatrician with Novant Health, stops by to go over some questions parents should ask themselves before sending the kids back to school.

Men's Health: Flight Attendant Secrets

Men's Health editor Paul Kita talking about secrets to make your flight better, or just a little cleaner

Water Quality Advisory Lifted For Park Road Community Park Pond Following Sewage Spill

The WATER QUALITY advisory that was issued on Friday, August 4, 2017 for the pond at the Park Road Community Park was lifted today.

Sewage Spill at Park Road Park Pond Makes Water Unsafe

Hundreds of gallons of human waste leaked into a popular Charlotte park pond. County officials are warning people not to go near the water at Park Road Park through the weekend.

Novant Health House Call: Fertility Rate Hits All Time Low

Dr. Tiffani Jones, OB/GYN with Novant Health , stops by to discuss a new information that suggests fertility rate in America is at an all-time low.

DHHS Issues Fish Consumption Advisory for Hybrid Striped Bass in Lake Norman

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued a fish consumption advisory for Lake Norman in Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties.

Men's Health: Food to Fall Asleep and Sleep Longer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Eating the right foods can do a lot for your health, but it can also help for your sleep. Men's Health editor Paul Kita has tips on what…

Health Care Rally in Charlotte as Debate Continues

The health care battle continues just days after US Senators blocked the latest plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. In Charlotte, dozens of people rallied Sunday hoping to expand insurance coverage.

Novant Health House Call: Sunscreen 101

Novant Health physician assistant Theresa Gray stops by to talk about skin cancer and the importance of sunscreen.

Wake Up with Rising: The Perfect Fat Burning Smoothie

A smoothie can be a healthy, filling, and nutritious breakfast - if you do it right!

DHEC Gives Update On Large Charlotte Sewage Spill That Led to Warnings on Catawba River

People are being warned to stay out of the water after a large sewage spill in Charlotte. 180,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Kings Branch, which flows into Sugar Creek, and then the Catawba River.

Novant Health House Call: Staying Safe in the Heat

With intense heat and humidity during the summer, you could experience heat stroke or heat exhaustion if you aren’t careful. With high humidity and temperatures reaching into the 90s, it can easily feel more like 100.

180,000 Gallons Of Wastewater Has Spilled Into Sugar Creek Watershed

Charlotte Water says an estimated 180,000 gallons of wastewater has spilled into Kings Branch, which is a tributary to Sugar Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.

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.