Pennsylvania just became the 24th U.S. state to legalize medical marijuana. Governor Tom Wolf approved a measure allowing the sale and consumption of cannabis for treating specific diseases or symptoms.
CMS has hired an environmental testing firm to find out if it's possible a local school is making people sick. The progress comes too late for some. But it could save others from disease, even death.
A Washington woman says after a chip poked her tonsil and she felt sick, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with cancer.
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. has recalled multiple versions of its refrigerated salads due to a Listeria risk in one of the ingredients.
A Union County Christian School will be closed Friday after a possible norovirus outbreak.
The company Crown Castle says they have been working with the Piper Glen neighborhoods and officials since spring of last year.
When Emily Hinton was badly burned in a backyard fire pit accident, Charlotte Firefighters helped get her to the hospital. Today, they escorted her back home.
Wondering how many calories are in that hamburger? Chain restaurants still don't have to tell you, despite a 6-year-old law requiring calorie labels on menus.
Syphilis rates in North Carolina are highest since the year 2000, and state health officials are reminding citizens that regular screening is key to prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
College student Amos Dudley 3D prints his own clear braces to straighten his smile.
It may sound corny, but Aspirin may actually be a true miracle drug.
We are talking about all the reasons you should stop worrying about carbs today in Men's Health.
Purina has issued a voluntary recall of their 10 ounce tubs of wet dog food.
Check out these photos from the Fight For Air Climb Saturday, March 12th
Nearly three million boxes of frozen DiGiorno pizzas, Stouffer's lasagnas and Lean Cuisine meals are being recalled after customers said they found pieces of glass in their food.
Kraft Heinz removed artificial preservatives, flavors and dyes from its mac & cheese recipe late last year. In December, Kraft replaced older ingredients in its famous mac & cheese with the newer, less artificial ones.
The testing at Hopewell High School will be paid for out of the safety budget in the district's building services area.
The State Department of Health and Human services is hiring two scientists to figure out where two types of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the Zika virus live in North Carolina. Health officials say…
There are more than 127,000 smokers in Mecklenburg County. The county director of health says that's too many, and he's proposing some drastic measures to help break the habit.
Cases of norovirus have been reported in the Charlotte area. Here's what you should know about the virus:
Mecklenburg County Health Department officials have reported a confirmed case of mumps in the County.
A student at UNC Charlotte has been diagnosed with the mumps.
Wingate University is awaiting test results to see if several students on campus have Norovirus.
Metro School will be closed Friday due to the amount of students who have symptoms of Norovirus.
The Keep Pounding 5K Stadium Run Kick-Off Registration Party will be held Thursday at 12:30pm.
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