Health News

Metabolic Minute – Nutrition

This episode of “Metabolic Minute” focuses on how diet and nutrition shapes your metabolic health.

Governor Stein Announces Standing Orders to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Governor Josh Stein earlier today directed the State Health Director, Dr. Larry Greenblatt, to issue Standing Orders if, in his medical judgment, it advances the public health.

More than 1,200 gallons of wastewater reaches Kings Branch in Catawba River Watershed

Charlotte Water says more than 1,200 gallons of untreated wastewater reached Kings Branch in the Catawba River Watershed.

Boil water notice issued after E.Coli bacteria detected in York County water sample

A boil water notice has been issued for residents in Western York County after the presence of E.Coli bacteria was detected in a water sample.

Another measles case confirmed in South Carolina

The SC Department of Public Health has confirmed a third case of measles in the state since July. Health officials will only say the patient is in the upstate. The person is unvaccinated.

Metabolic Minute: Empowered – The Blue Zones and maintaining motivation

The Blue Zones and maintaining motivation -- Dr. Gary Rolband and Stephen Gage Ph.D discuss “blue zones” – areas of the world where the life span is longer than other areas, and why it could be that way.

Metabolic Minute – Fasting

Dr. Gary Rolband and Stephen Gage Ph.D discuss the benefits of fasting and how it can impact your health.

SNAP, crackle....stop? South Carolina Governor moves to ban junk food from SNAP program

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages banned from SNAP program.

Rising Spotlight: Hyundai Hope on Wheels

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with John Guastaferro, Executive Director of Hyundai Hope on Wheels, along with 12-year-old cancer survivor Emmy Cole, about the program and how they’re helping improve care for kids nationwide who are fighting cancer.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about Virtual Menopause Wellness clinic

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Claire Bowles, a gynecologist at Novant Health Bradford Clinic and primary physician of the Virtual Menopause Wellness clinic, about this new offering and how it’s helping women in our area.

CDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than a month on the job and other agency leaders resign

The director of the nation’s top public health agency is out after less than one month in the job.

Rising Spotlight: NCDHHS

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Zack Moore, State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, who shares valuable information about NCDHHS’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about hernias

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Thomas Gavigan, a surgeon with Novant Health Carolina Surgical – Randolph about hernias, and about why it’s better to have a hernia repaired should you experience one.

Study: Walking fast may help you live longer

Early-morning mall walkers may be on to something. New research says fast walking at least 15 minutes a day could be the key to living longer.

Atrium Health no longer providing gender-affirming care to trans youth

Earlier this month, Atrium's parent company Advocate Health chose to stop Gender Affirming Care for patients under 19.

Owners Surrendering Pets Due To High Cost Of Care

Petflation is forcing pet owners to surrender their animals

The economy is even taking a toll on pets. The number of animals being surrendered to shelters have spiked nationally. The cost of owning the pet is a big reason why.

Sugar Creek residents, officials discuss solutions to ongoing crime

People are sick of crime in a North Charlotte neighborhood. More than 100 people in the Sugar Creek corridor came together to discuss solutions to the ongoing drugs, prostitution and violence on the streets.

Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son after outing on SC lake

Boy's parents were stunned to learn South Carolina, like most U.S. states, has no law requiring public reporting of deaths or infections from the amoeba.

STUDY: 72% of teens admit to using AI for companionship

According to a study from Common Sense Media about teens and Artificial Intelligence companions, 72% say they have used some type of AI companion platform like Chai, Character.AI and Replika.

UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating

UnitedHealth Group says it is cooperating with federal criminal and civil investigations involving its market-leading Medicare business.

Health department warns illegal food vendors can make customers sick

Health officials say grabbing a late night bite to eat could bite back because officials have noticed more complaints about food vendors operating without a permit. Officials say many of the illegal vendors post up in parking lots in South End or Uptown.