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.
City officials have issued a 24-hour water boil advisory for residents in the area of Golf Course Road.
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.…
Today, The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that one person has died from complication with the flu.
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.
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.
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 is the number one goal for Novant Health Hemby Children's Emergency Department.
High blood pressure impacts 70 million Americans, but nearly half of them do not properly control their condition.
Zell or Zilch checks out some portable technology aimed at making life easier and healthier on the go.
It can be difficult talking to your doctor and sometimes you may not tell them everything you should.
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…
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.
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.
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 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.
The pictures are heartbreaking: Millions of honeybees lie dead after being sprayed with an insecticide targeting Zika-carrying mosquitoes.
Smartphones are everywhere and many of us would probably say we couldn't live without them, but could they be negatively impacting our health?
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.
The Obama administration says it will distribute $53 million to 44 states in an effort to curb opioid abuse.
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.
Jeremy Moseley collapsed during physical fitness training and died.
Kids are notorious for being picky eaters, but when it starts becoming a problem you may want to seek help.
McDonald’s is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin irritation or burns to children.
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.
