Health News

Novant Health House Call: Skin Cancer and Brachytherapy

Dr. William Warlick Has the 411 on a New Treatment For Certain Types of Skin Cancers.

Sludge Mucked, Dumped at USNWC

A current employee contacted WCCB, asking us to find out if spreading the sludge out in the woods is ok. The employee spoke to WCCB on the condition that we disguised their voice.

Union Workers Picket In Opposition Of Privatizing The VA Health System

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Union workers who don't want to privatize health care for veterans picketed in Southwest Charlotte today. Members of the Salisbury Chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees gathered outside the…

Gov. Push for County to Regulate Whitewater Center

CHARLOTTE, NC-- The Governor is pushing for the U.S. National Whitewater Center to undergo county regulation like public swimming pools. It comes after an 18-year-old contracted a brain-eating amoeba and died last week.…

WATCH LIVE: Health Officials Give Update After Brain-Eating Amoeba Found at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Mecklenburg County Health officials will provide an update after naegleria fowleri amoeba was found at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on Friday.

Second Texas Man Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria

A Texas man fighting to keep his leg after contracting an apparent flesh-eating bacterial infection after a trip to the beach.

CDC Says Popular Flu Vaccine Not Effective

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Bad news for kids and needle phobes tonight. The popular, needle-free Flumist vaccine has not protected kids or adults against flu for the past 3 years. The CDC say it shouldn't…

Texas Woman Has British Accent After Surgery

A woman born and raised in Texas wakes up from lower jaw surgery with a British accent.

Gold'n Plump Recalls 27 Tons Of Chicken

Federal regulators say St. Cloud-based Gold'n Plump is recalling more than 27 tons of chicken after contaminants were detected.

Should Parents Block Kids From Playing Contact Sports?

WCCB NEWS RISING tackles the topic of kids and concussions.

The Arrangements Are Set For Fallen Firefighter Joshua Warren

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. - The procession and funeral arrangements are set for Lincoln County Firefighter Joshua Warren. Investigators said that Warren was exercising after just returning from working on medical emergency call when he collapsed on the East Lincoln Middle School track.

Local Blood Donations Increase After Orlando Shooting

People are lining up across the country to donate blood to help the victims in Orlando.

Hostess Recalls Snack Cakes, Doughnuts Over Peanut Residue

Hostess Brands has voluntarily recalled various snack cakes and doughnuts over concerns they may have come in contact with peanut residue not included in the ingredient list.

AP Exclusive: How Candy Makers Shape Nutrition Science

It was a startling scientific finding: Children who eat candy tend to weigh less than those who don't.

Police Won't Charge Sitter Who Hit Toddler

A loophole in an Oregon state law is keeping police there from charging a babysitter who admitted to attacking a toddler.

CMS Combating Drug Trend in Middle, High Schools

WCCB Charlotte has uncovered an alarming trend in drugs being found at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Makeover Coming For Food Nutrition Labels

Nutrition facts labels on food packages are getting a long-awaited makeover, with calories listed in bigger, bolder type and a new line for added sugars.

CDC: 157 Pregnant Women In U.S. Have Zika Virus

The number of pregnant women with the Zika virus in the United States has more than tripled, increasing from 48 to 157, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

Exploding Vaporizer Rips Hole In Man's Tongue

A New York man says his hand-held vaping device blew up in his face, knocking out his teeth and ripping a hole in his tongue.

Snake Bites Customer at Home Improvement Store

A customer at the Lowe's Home Improvement store off Highway 73 in Denver was bitten by a copperhead snake Monday.

Quaker Oats Recalls Quinoa Granola Bars

Quaker Oats has issued a voluntary recall of their Quinoa Granola Bars over possible Listeria concerns.

Test Shows Pesticide Can't Kill Mosquitoes

We tried to kill 100 mosquitoes with a common pesticide, and it didn't work. The CDC says many places in the U.S. don't know what to spray to stop Zika.

Cancer Patient Receives First Penis Transplant In US

A Boston hospital says a cancer patient has received the first penis transplant in the United States.

Gone Too Soon: Heroin Deaths in CLT Extended Web Cut

A two-part WCCB Charlotte investigation with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty.

Queen City Quints: Meet the Bonners

The Bonners have graciously allowed WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty to document their incredible journey to becoming first time parents, times five. In this segment, Morgan introduces us to Mitch and Carolynn Bonner.