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.
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.
Health Dept. warns of illegal food vendors
Mecklenburg County Public Health says it has received numerous complaints about vendors selling food without a permit in Uptown and South End between 8 pm and 2 am.
"Brain-eating amoeba" kills South Carolina child
Prisma Health Children's Hospital says a Midlands child has died after exposure to a freshwater amoeba known as naegleria fowleri.
The importance of grilling safety
Grilling is a great way to cook a variety of foods, but it can also be dangerous.
USA Vein Clinics emphasizes CVI awareness following President Trump's diagnosis
Leg swelling led to Trump's CVI diagnosis. USA Vein Clinics stresses the importance of recognizing symptoms for early detection.
Healthy Headlines: Life-changing replacement procedures
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens talks with Dr. James Fraser, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Cotswold, about hip and knee replacement procedures, and how it can be life changing for people who have learned to live with pain and discomfort.
Trump is checked for swelling in legs and diagnosed with vein condition
The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his legs.
Novant Health building new residency programs in Charlotte, enhancing healthcare in the region
Novant Health is making an investment in the future of medicine by expanding its graduate medical education offerings in Charlotte, marking a new era in Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center’s 100-year legacy.
Healthy Headlines: What women need to know about pap smear tests
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Savannah Pena, an OB/GYN with Novant Health Mintview OB/GYN in Ballantyne, who breaks down what women need to know about getting a regular pap spear test done, and how it’s quite common to have an abnormal result at some point in life.
South Carolina Department Of Public Health confirms first measles case of 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident. This is the first confirmed case of measles reported in South Carolina since September 2024.
Millions of people could lose access to food and healthcare under federal budget
The so called "Big Beautiful Bill" is now the law of the land. The federal budget will cut funding for social services like SNAP benefits and Medicaid while also cutting taxes for some Americans. Millions of people across the Carolinas could soon lose healthcare and food assistance.
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