Health News

An Inside Look At Shriners Children's Hospital

Our Anna Kooiman takes us inside the facility to learn more about the world-class care being offered to children right here in the Carolinas.

Quaker Oats Recalls Granola Products Over Concerns Of Salmonella Contamination

Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella.

Deadline Approaches To Sign Up For Marketplace Health Care

Some don't know if they qualify, others who are already using Marketplace health care, commonly known as Obamacare, aren't sure if they should switch coverage with the deadline coming up soon.

STUDY: Patients Using Weight Loss Drug Regained Weight After Stopping Treatment

Patients using Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound experienced a 14% weight regain during a one year study. Those continuing to use the drug lost an additional 5.5% of their bodyweight.

DHEC Confirms 2023 Season's First Pediatric Flu-Related Death In South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season.

Atrium Health Declares Respiratory Virus Season, Visitor Restrictions

Due to the increase in respiratory viruses, Atrium Health will implement temporary visitor restrictions for children age 12 and younger, starting at 7 a.m., Thursday, December 7.

Hundreds Of Thousands In North Carolina Will Be Added To Medicaid Rolls This Week

Full Medicaid coverage starts this week for hundreds of thousands of uninsured adults in North Carolina.

Public Health’s First Mobile Health Unit Hits The Road

Providing services to more residents across Mecklenburg County takes on new meaning as Public Health's first mobile health unit has arrived and is ready to take to the road. The mobile van will be used for vaccination, testing, and education events year-round.

Hospitals Across North Carolina Receive Payments as Part of Medicaid Expansion Legislation

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced eligible hospitals in the state will begin receiving payments through the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP).

How Ozempic Impacts People With Mental Health Issues

More promising news about Ozempic, the drug developed to treat diabetes, that is now also being used for weight loss.

AP: Meat Made From Cells, Not Livestock, Is Here. But Will It Ever Replace Traditional Meat?

A familiar aroma wafted through the Believer Meats test kitchen earlier this year as Research and Development Chef Andres Voloschin flipped sizzling strips of chicken conjured from cells.

Nearly Two Dozen Toddlers Sickened By Lead Linked To Tainted Applesauce Pouches, CDC Says

U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce.

Five Stillbirth And Neonatal Deaths This Year Related To Congenital Syphilis

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a public health alert following five stillbirths or neonatal deaths in babies with congenital syphilis born between Jan. 1, 2023, and Sept. 1, 2023.

North Carolina Reports First Two Flu Deaths Of The Year

Two people have already died in North Carolina due to the flu according to the department of health and human services. One person over 65 years old, another between 24 and 49.

NCDHHS Announced First Flu Deaths Of Season, Encourages Residents To Get Annual Vaccines

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 flu season.

Caldwell County Health Department Sees Increase in Cryptosporidiosis

Caldwell County Health Department has seen an increase in cryptosporidiosis, commonly known as “Crypto.”

Pet Allergies Getting Worse During Warmer Than Average October

If you thought Fall means a break from allergies, you thought wrong. Veterinarians in the area tell WCCB they are seeing more patients this year than in years past.

Perfect Match: Former WCCB TV News Anchor Receives Kidney From Daughter

If you or a loved one is in need of an organ donation, you know how hard the waiting game is and how long that list is. Someone that many of you may know was playing that waiting game. WCCB Charlotte's Ashley Anderson has the story of the perfect match.