Pneumonia cases increasing in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Public Health is monitoring 12 potential outbreaks of suspected pneumonia involving school-based settings.
Can internet scrolling cause brain rot?
Medical experts say it’s a real condition and very concerning.
4 Colon Cancer Signs
The number of young adults being diagnosed with colon cancer is rising globally.
Atrium doctor offers tips to help beat holiday stress
One expert says over-committing causes the most anxiety and recommends saying "no" when you have too much on your plate.
Housing Advocates ask City Council to hold slumlords accountable
Housing advocates are calling on Charlotte City Council to hold slumlords accountable for what they say is an ongoing housing crisis.
After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal
Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has nearly reached the state’s goal of 600,000 in only a year.
Meck. Public Health has free COVID and flu vaccines for uninsured residents
With the respiratory illness season now in full force, Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering free COVID and flu vaccines to uninsured residents.
Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.
Preventing Holiday Sickness
It's almost time for turkey gatherings with family and friends and unfortunately, greater risk of sharing germs.
CDC warns of E.Coli outbreak linked to organic carrots
The outbreak has caused one death and sickened dozens of other people in 18 states including North and South Carolina.
US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for lasting decline
New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30.
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.
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.
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.
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