North Carolina health officials are citing a growing number of flu related cases across the state, so local hospitals are implementing visitor restrictions to help better protect visitors and patients.
Influenza activity is rising in North Carolina as we move closer to the peak of the 2018-19 flu season.
Ashe County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 8th due to an increase in flu outbreaks.
Novant Health is asking the community to keep visitors age 12 and under out of all acute care facilities due to the widespread outbreak of the flu virus. This restriction is effective on Friday, Feb. 8th, at 7 a.m. until further notice.
February is American Heart Month and for good reason.
During a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Piedmont Medical Center marked the start of construction on York County's first stand-alone emergency department.
In an effort to protect hospital visitors during flu season, Iredell Memorial Hospital is implementing new restrictions beginning Friday, February 8th.
North Carolina health officials say four people died from the flu last week, raising the state's death toll for the season to 29.
Officials say the "No Swimming" advisory placed on part of Lake Wylie after a recent sewage spill has been lifted.
A Big Island lawmaker has proposed incrementally increasing the minimum age to buy cigarettes, leading to a practical ban across Hawaii.
Emily Maynard Johnson rose to fame on The Bachelor, and then The Bachelorette. But the glitz and glamour, and all the attention that comes with it, also stirred up anxiety. Now, the married mom of four is sharing her experience with mental health, and working to help other people in Charlotte.
Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey released Thursday.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, headaches are one of the most common reported discomforts experienced during pregnancy.
Authorities say there are now 38 confirmed cases of measles in an outbreak in the Pacific Northwest.
Parents, check your cabinets! An infant ibuprofen recall expands over dosage concerns.
Piedmont Medical Center will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Mill to recognize the beginning of construction on the ninth stand-alone emergency department in North Carolina.Β
Tyson Foods is recalling more than 36,000 pounds of chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with rubber.
As a not-for-profit health care leader providing patients with remarkable care, Novant Health is proud of its legacy of successful partnerships with physicians and providers.
Aldi has voluntarily recalled bags of peaches, nectarines and plums from several stores in a handful of states.
General Mills is voluntarily recalling some bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached Flour because of salmonella concerns.
South Carolina law enforcement is leaving little doubt they are still against medical marijuana.
Federal health officials say that the flu is now widespread in Alabama - and it's expected to increase.
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