US Preschoolers Less Pudgy In Latest Sign Of Falling Obesity
Preschoolers on government food aid have grown a little less pudgy, a U.S. study found, offering fresh evidence that previous signs of declining obesity rates weren’t a fluke.
Swim Advisories Activated In CLT Metro Lakes, Rivers & Creeks
Flooding problems persist through the weekend, causing major water pollution concerns in every lake, river and creek in the Charlotte Metro.
Raccoon Captured In Mint Hill Neighborhood Tests Positive For Rabies
CMPD Animal Care & Control says a rabies alert will be issued around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday for residents in the Shady Oaks Court neighborhood.
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Urgent Care Or Emergency Room?
Should you go to the Urgent Care or to the Emergency Room? It's a question that a lot of people don't know how to answer when the time comes.
Sleeping With The TV On May Make You Gain Weight
Dozing off to late-night TV or sleeping with other lights on may mix up your metabolism and lead to weight gain and even obesity, provocative but preliminary U.S. research suggests.
FDA: ‘Influencers’ Promoted Vaping Without Suitable Warnings
U.S. regulators moved to discipline vaping companies for inappropriately promoting their flavored nicotine formulas through so-called influencers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.
Summer Nutrition Programs Offer Free Food, Fitness And Fun For Kids
Nearly 1 million children in North Carolina struggle with hunger when school is out.
Novant Health: Misconceptions About Alzheimer's Dementia
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. An estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, but there are many misconceptions about the disease.
CVS Announces Further Expansion Into Health Care Services
CVS Health is pushing deeper into health services with plans to add dietitians, medical equipment and space for the occasional yoga class to 1,500 stores over the next few years.
9th Annual Keep Pounding 5K Hosts Largest Crowd Yet
Money raised from the 5K benefits Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children's Hospital. This year, the race took participants back inside Bank of America Stadium (previously closed to runners during the past few races due to stadium renovations).
Novant Health House Call: Preventing Diabetes
Dr. Joseph Foust, a Novant Health family physician, is here to discuss what you can do to prevent diabetes.
TSA Allows Flyers To Travel With Drug Derived From Marijuana
The Transportation Security Administration has changed its cannabis policy to allow passengers to travel with some forms of CBD oil and a drug derived from marijuana that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Planned Parenthood: Missouri's Last Abortion Clinic May Shut Down
Missouri’s only abortion clinic could be closed by the end of the week because the state is threatening to not renew its license, Planned Parenthood officials said Tuesday.
Three Charlotte Area Teens Will Represent North And South Carolina At The JDRF 2019 Children’s Congress
Three children from Charlotte were chosen by JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, to join a delegation of their peers and celebrity advocates in Washington, D.C. this summer at JDRF 2019 Children’s Congress from July 8-10.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation Receives Grant For Stop The Bleed Program
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has been awarded a $12,550.36 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Governor Cooper Announces Paid Parental Leave Policy
To support healthy families and strengthen our economy, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 95, extending paid parental leave to state employees in cabinet agencies.
Keep Pounding 5K To Benefit The Levine Cancer Institute And Levine Children's Hospital
The Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children's Hospital has helped bring world class cancer treatment and cancer care to the Charlotte area.
Novant Health: Working Out Has Numerous Mental Health Benefits
We’re all familiar with the physical benefits of exercise, but did you know that working out also has numerous mental health benefits?
Less Fat, More Fruit May Cut Risk Of Dying Of Breast Cancer
For the first time, a large experiment suggests that trimming dietary fat and eating more fruits and vegetables may lower a woman’s risk of dying of breast cancer.
NC Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Maker JUUL
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the popular e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL for allegedly designing, marketing and selling its product to attract young people.
US Births Lowest In 3 Decades Despite Improving Economy
America’s baby bust isn’t over. The nation’s birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years. The provisional report, released Wednesday and based…
Are Religious Exemptions from Vaccines on the Rise in Your Child's School?
North Carolina allows for both medical and religious exemptions to vaccinations. A doctor must sign a form for the medical exemption. There are no requirements for the religious exemption, other than a written statement from the person who wants the exemption. We look at the religious exemption numbers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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