Air Quality a Concern Ahead of Panthers Game
The threat of smoke from the wildfires was also hanging over Thursday night's Panthers game against the New Orleans Saints.
Morganton Residents Pray As Wildfires Bear Down On Their Homes
Hundreds of concerned citizens living in the Morganton area near the Chestnut Knob fire came to the Enola Fire Department hoping for more information on where the fire is going and what they need to do to protect their homes.
CMS To Keep Students Inside As Air Quality Concerns Increase
Doctors in Charlotte say they are seeing more patients having breathing problems.
House Call: Parkinson's Disease 101
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Janet Reno, the first female attorney general, recently passed away from complications due to Parkinson's. Doctor James Battista, a neurologist and movement disorder specialist with Novant Health explains…
Cranberries Squashed As Folk Remedy For Urinary Infections
Another folk medicine remedy bites the dust. Cranberry capsules didn't prevent or cure urinary infections in nursing home residents in a study challenging persistent unproven claims to the contrary.
24-Hour Boil Advisory In Place For Some Morganton Residents
City officials have issued a 24-hour water boil advisory for residents in the area of Golf Course Road.
First Flu Death Of The Season For North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NC-- It may be early in the season but north carolina has already seen its first flu death. Dr. Marcus Plescia says seeing a death so soon into the season is concerning.…
Health Officials Confirm NC's First Flu Related Death Of The Season
Today, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that one person has died from complication with the flu.
Local Rescue Takes in Forgotten Animals Ahead of Hurricane
As Hurricane Matthew nears the Carolina coast, one local wildlife center is working to rescue some feathered or four-legged friends they say are often forgotten about.
Reports Of Plastic Prompt Recall Of Tyson Chicken Nuggets
Tyson Foods Inc. says it's voluntarily recalling more than 132,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after receiving reports that "hard, white plastic" was found in some nuggets.
Baby Born With DNA From 3 People, First From New Technique
Scientists say the first baby has been born from a new technique that combines DNA from three people.
Taking Care Of Your Child In An Emergency With Novant Health
Taking care of your child in an emergency is the number one goal for Novant Health Hemby Children's Emergency Department.
Preventing High Pressure With Novant Health
High blood pressure impacts 70 million Americans, but nearly half of them do not properly control their condition.
Healthy Portable Tech On Zell Or Zilch
Zell or Zilch checks out some portable technology aimed at making life easier and healthier on the go.
How Talking To Your Doctor Could Save Your Life
It can be difficult talking to your doctor and sometimes you may not tell them everything you should.
Parents, Fans Concerned About Brain Injuries In Football
CHARLOTTE, NC-- "I could not believe that I was like no calls? Really so yeah pretty ticked this morning about it," said Uptown resident Monica Bates. Panthers fans and parents out for high…
Officials: Only A Few Weeks Of Zika Funding Remaining
The head of the government's fight against the Zika virus said that "we are now essentially out of money" and warned that the country is "about to see a bunch of kids born with microcephaly" in the coming months.
Novant Health Gives The 411 On Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea has been known to cause such conditions as high blood pressure, heart attacks, and is even a risk factor when it comes to strokes.
Choking Game Deadly For 11 Year Old Boy
The death of an 11 year old Indian Land boy has sparked national conversation about The Choking Game. The boy's parents want to raise awareness. Child psychologists say parents need to talk to their kids.
York County Mourns Veteran Detective
York County law enforcement is mourning the loss of one of their own. A veteran detective died after the father-daughter dance at his daughter's wedding in Costa Rica over the weekend.
Zika Spraying Kills Millions Of Honeybees
The pictures are heartbreaking: Millions of honeybees lie dead after being sprayed with an insecticide targeting Zika-carrying mosquitoes.
How Are Smartphones Impacting Your Health?
Smartphones are everywhere and many of us would probably say we couldn't live without them, but could they be negatively impacting our health?
Some Entenmann's Little Bites snacks are being recalled
Put down the Little Bites. The maker of the snacks is recalling some varieties of its fudge brownies and chocolate chip muffins because they may contain pieces of plastic.
Feds To Distribute $53M To States To Fight Opioids
The Obama administration says it will distribute $53 million to 44 states in an effort to curb opioid abuse.
Outrage Over EpiPen Price Hike
Outrage over the skyrocketing cost of EpiPens has parents, health professionals and even celebrities speaking out. Thursday the pharmaceutical company, Mylan announced new financial aid after the price jumped over $600.
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