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.
Autopsy: CMPD Recruit Had Nearly 106 Degree Temp.
Jeremy Moseley collapsed during physical fitness training and died.
Are Your Kids Picky Eaters? Novant Can Help!
Kids are notorious for being picky eaters, but when it starts becoming a problem you may want to seek help.
McDonaldβs Recalls Happy Meal βStep-iTβ Fitness Trackers
McDonaldβs is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin irritation or burns to children.
Dr. Tony Talks Tips For Preventing Alzheimer's
Many of us have a family member or know someone who has suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, so it is important to know how you can help protect yourself.
CDC Issues Zika Related Travel Warning For Pregnant Women
CHARLOTTE, NC-- An unprecedented travel warning tonight. If you're pregnant, the CDC says do not go to Miami-Dade County, Florida. Β Five more cases of mosquito-borne Zika infections have turned up in Florida, this…
CDC Warns Pregnant Women To Avoid South Beach
U.S. health officials are warning pregnant women to avoid Miami Beach, where Florida officials say mosquitoes have spread the Zika virus to five people.
Men's Health Explains Why It's Okay To Eat Like A Dog
You've probably heard the phrases "walk like a man" or "eating like a pig," but what about "eating like a dog?"
Brain Aneurysm 101 With Novant Health
As scary as a brain aneurysm diagnosis can be it doesn't always mean it's life threatening.
McDonald's Is Pulling Its Fitness Tracker From Happy Meals
An attempt by McDonaldβs to get kids moving isnβt working out so great: The chain said it will no longer distribute activity trackers in its Happy Meals after reports that they might cause skin irritations.
Mosquito Virus Nearly Kills NC Boy
There's West Nile and Zika, but have you heard of the La Crosse virus? An 11-year-old North Carolina boy spent two weeks in a coma after getting it from a mosquito.
Is This The Cure To Cancer??
A biomedical company in Boston may have discovered a way to cure cancer, HIV and other serious diseases using mRNA therapy.
National Immunization Awareness Month With Novant Health
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and we're helping make sure your kids are up to date before they head back to school.
TV Shows Are Conducting Their Own Cupping Research
The cupping craze at the Olympics has led every morning TV show to conduct their own cupping in the name of research. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
What's Up With The Cupping?
Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps are putting 'cupping' and other alternative medicines in the spotlight, but how effective are they and how do they work?
USNWC Opening Rapids After Brain-Eating Amoeba Death
Rafting will resume at the U.S. National Whitewater Center Wednesday.
Seeing Spots in the Swimming Pool?
Rising reveals why Michael Phelps is covered in purple spots.
Residents, Officials Say Well Water Still Contaminated
The coal ash controversy heats up tonight with residents and activists demanding public documents from Governor McCrory's office.
Doctors Say Zika Vaccines Worked On Monkeys, Hoping For Same Results In Humans
Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves into studies in people.
Sports Physicals With Novant Health
Back to school is almost here and so are school sports, so now is the time to make sure your kids are physically ready to get in the game.
Health Officials Give Update On Whitewater Center
CHARLOTTE, NC-- The amoeba infected water from the Whitewater Center has been cleaned and discharged. Now County Commissioners want to know what's next. Health officials gave Commissioners an update tonight.Β The commission didn't vote…
Men's Health Has 4 Foods To Lower Your Cholesterol
When most people think of lowering their cholesterol they think of some type of pill, but that doesn't have to be the case.
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