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Novant Health House Call: Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

Novant Health is helping people who are transforming their life by going under the knife.

County Health Officials Offer Tips To Combat Those Pesky Mosquitos

With mosquito season now in full swing, Mecklenburg County health officials are offering tips to help keep you protected.

House To Vote On Health Care Bill Thursday

The House will vote Thursday on GOP legislation to repeal and replace Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, as Republicans finally aim to deliver on seven years of campaign promises that helped them gain control of Congress and the White House.

Poison Center Cites Jump In Snake Bites In North Carolina

The number of North Carolina residents bitten by snakes in April increased nearly four-fold over the same period in 2016, and officials say mild winter weather may be to blame.

Can Chronic Meth Use Lead To Psychosis?

Over the past seven years, Los Angeles jail officials have seen a nearly 50 percent increase in the number of mentally ill inmates, a rise the sheriff attributes to methamphetamine use.

Two More Mumps Cases Confirmed in Watauga County

Two more cases of mumps have been confirmed in Watauga County. Health officials say that brings the total number to three cases this month.

Novant Health House Call Talks Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.

Men's Health Editor Paul Kita Talks Caffeine - How Much is Too Much?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Men's Health editor, Paul Kita, talked with Derek about how much caffeine we're supposed to have, and how much is too much. Plus, he talks about how things…

County Says Pet Raccoon Found, Surrendered To Animal Care & Control

County officials say the baby raccoon has been found and was voluntarily turned over to Animal Care & Control.

Hope For Preemies As Artificial Womb Helps Tiny Lambs Grow

Researchers are creating an artificial womb to improve care for extremely premature babies — and remarkable animal testing suggests the first-of-its-kind watery incubation so closely mimics mom that it just might work.

House Call: Safe Sleeping Habits for your Baby

A pediatrician with Novant Health stopped by Rising for today's House Call with recommended guidelines to help keep babies and toddlers safe while sleeping.

County Commissioners Butt Heads On Group Hired To Review Health Department

Sparks flew between County Commissioners Tuesday night after hiring a consulting company to look into the Health Department. Some commissioners feel the group doesn't represent the diverse community that it serves.

Local Hospitals Lift Visitor Restrictions Due To Flu

Several local hospitals in Charlotte announced Monday that they are lifting their visitor restrictions after seeing a drop in the number of patients with flu-like symptoms.

Zell Or Zilch: Mommy Hacks

Parenthood isn't easy, so in my last Zell or Zilch - I've found some helpful hacks for us parents!

Novant Health House Call: Juicing - How Healthy Is It?

From juice bars to Instagram celebrities showing off one cleanse or another - the new health craze is juicing!

Daith Piercings: Migraine Miracle or Coincidental Cure?

People who suffer from those debilitating headaches may have heard about a special type of ear piercing that some say relieved them of their migraines. WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty talked to one woman who says it worked wonders for her - but a local medical professional has another take.