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Study finds chemicals found in everyday products could impact your health

An alarming new study reveals chemicals which can be found in everyday products can have damaging effects on our health.

Here Are New Guidelines For Preventing Stroke, The Nation's 4th Biggest Killer

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that.

Healthy Headlines: Skin & Dermatology

In this week's Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Jennifer Lopez, nurse practitioner at Novant Health Northlake Dermatology about taking care of your skin.

Public Health Unveils A New Delivery Service For Narcan And More

Free Narcan Now Available In Mecklenburg County Vending Machine

More people will have access to life saving tools like Narcan in Mecklenburg County. County officials unveiled a new kiosk stocked with Narcan, COVID tests and condoms at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center.

DPH Confirms 2024 Season’s First Flu-Related Death In South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that the state has suffered its first influenza-associated death of the season.

McDonald's Tries To Reassure Customers After Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

McDonald’s said Wednesday that customers should feel confident ordering from its restaurants despite a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Medical Shortages Because Of Helene

The Food and Drug Administration is working to address the shortage of three drugs after a major manufacturer was significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Mental Health Challenges Post-Helene

As our neighbors in western North Carolina pick up the pieces from what Helene left behind, Florida is now cleaning up after Hurricane Milton.

Healthy Headlines: Coronary Artery Disease

In this week’s Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Dr. Sameer Chaudhari, a noninvasive cardiologist at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute, to shed insight on coronary artery disease (CAD) and how it’s the most common heart disease in the U.S., affecting about 20 million adults.

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BOA Teams Up with Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte Motor Speedway To Host Second Play It Forward Clinic For Charlotte Area Youth

Former Panthers all-pro linebacker Thomas Davis, current Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen, former Hornets guard Dell Curry, former Hornets forward Marvin Williams and NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar will take part in the second Bank of America Play It Forward Clinic in Charlotte on Tuesday, October 8.

It's Time To Roll Up Sleeves For New COVID, Flu Shots

Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $9 Million Investment In Rural Health Care In North Carolina

Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced nearly $9 million to support health care services in rural North Carolina.

Caldwell County Health Department Flu Drive Thru

The Caldwell County Health Department will be holding a Flu Drive-Thru Clinic on Friday, October 11th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the front parking lot of the Health Department.

Gaston County Public Heath Investigating Legionnaires Disease Cluster

Gaston County Public Health is investigating a cluster of confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease among people who lived or have spent time in Gaston County, North Carolina during the two weeks before their illness began.

NC Board Of Dental Examiners Sees Uptick In Complaints About 'Veneer Techs'

The state is cracking down on a dangerous trend of unlicensed dentistry in attempts to save people from wasting their money and damaging their teeth. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners says it is seeing more complaints about so-called "veneer technicians."

NCDHHS Releases New Health Disparities Analysis Report, Highlights Opportunities For Improvement

The report offers a comprehensive view of the effects of health disparities on health outcomes across North Carolina and highlights opportunities for improvement and action.

Charlotte Woman Lost Thousands of Dollars After A 'Veneer Tech' Training Class

A Charlotte woman says she the victim of a dental scam, but now she's the one in legal trouble. She says she paid for a class to become a veneer technician and now she's facing civil action from the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners.

Carolina Panthers And Morris-Jenkins Launch Fifth Annual Kicks For Kids Program Benefitting Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital

The Carolina Panthers and Morris-Jenkins will celebrate the start of Kicks for Kids’ fifth season at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.