RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will undertake a “massive testing and research effort” to determine the cause of autism.
Tip to save $$ (big bucks) on rising grocery costs
Tired of high grocery costs? WCCB has a tip that is “too good” to ignore.
Getting fit for summer
Being healthy should be a lifelong goal, but as the weather gets warmer, you may have found motivation to shed some pounds put on during the colder months.
Experts say sleeping with a stuffed animal can help you get better sleep
Stuffed animals aren't necessarily just for kids. Experts say adults can sleep with them, too, and some think it might even be a good thing.
NC House bill would give nurses more authority over patient care
A healthcare push for power has begun at the state capitol. House Bill 514 would give advanced practice registered nurses the ability to care for patients in the capacity they are trained to do, without the supervision of a doctor.
Rock Hill man urges others to get screening after colonoscopy saved him from cancer diagnosis
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. One Rock Hill man has urged others to schedule a screening after a colonoscopy saved him from a battle with cancer.
Atrium Health lifting temporary visitor restrictions after decline in respiratory illness
Atrium Health is scaling back its temporary masking and visitor restriction policies after a steady decrease in respiratory illness cases.
5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency
Five high-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leaving. The departures were announced Tuesday at a meeting of agency senior leaders.
Importance of children's sleep habits
Sleep is a vital part of mental and physical health, especially important for kids and teens. But getting those Zs doesn’t always come easy.
Warning from doctors as March Madness is in full swing
March Madness is back! Basketball fans will soon be cheering on their favorite NCAA Division One team. Doctors share tips for saving your voice.
Pollen isn’t just bad for allergies, it’s also bad for your vehicle
Each year, pollen is arriving earlier and sticking around longer. Pollen, however, has more than just negative health consequences, it’s also bad for your vehicle.
New drug may keep Alzheimer's symptoms at bay for some
Small study shows promising results delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Women's History Month: Breast cancer survivor's story of strength
"I realized that I needed to be strong for my kids, both my daughters. So I just had to keep pushing myself through, and I didn't want my kids to look at me as being weak or just giving up,” Rodriguez said.
Myths of living kidney donation
It’s National Kidney Month, and more than 90,000 Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant. Experts say many misconceptions discourage potential donors.
The benefits of AI in heart health
Some hospitals in North Carolina are using artificial intelligence to diagnose patients.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about ADHD
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Dr. Catherine Ohmstede, a pediatrician with Novant Health Dilworth Pediatrics, about attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder—or ADHD—in children, and about some of the ways parents can help manage or treat it.
Mobile health clinic helping veterans in need
A new mobile health clinic brings health care to veterans where they live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Meck health officials urge Measles vaccination as national cases rise
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise.
HHS stops free at-home COVID tests by mail
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is no longer accepting orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests -- it's unclear if the program has been shut down permanently.
Measles Outbreak Expanding
The number of measles cases identified in west Texas and New Mexico has jumped to nearly 230, and measles cases are now in at least 12 states.
NC Poison Control reports cases of cannabis exposure in kids doubled in four years
North Carolina Poison Control says more children are being exposed to cannabis. The agency reports the number of exposures more than doubled between 2020 and 2024.
Pope stable with no new respiratory crises
The Vatican says Pope Francis is in stable condition and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier. But he will resume using a ventilation mask at night.
More NC children getting sick from cannabis products
North Carolina Poison Control is warning about an increase in cases of children under 12 getting sick after being exposed to cannabis containing products.
Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child's death
Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated.
Tenants of two University apartments worried about health and safety
Black mold, lack of hot water and no AC in the summer. These are some of the concerns from people living in two University apartment complexes run by the same company.
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