Health Officials: 34 Flu Deaths In North Carolina Last Week
Health officials say there were 34 flu deaths in North Carolina last week, the fourth straight week in which the death toll has exceeded the previous week's total.
Men's Health: Healthy Snacking to Tame Your Appetite
Snacking is the downfall when it come to eating healthy. Paul Kita with "Men's Health" Magazine talks about the healthy snacks that fill us up and are good replacements for bad snacks.
Case Of Whooping Cough Reported In Watauga County
Officials say a student attending Watauga High School has a confirmed case of whooping cough.
Novant Health House Call: Why is the Flu Season So Bad?
Wash your hands and take your Emergen-C because Charlotte is the second sickest city in the country.
Carolinas HealthCare System Changes Name To Atrium Health
Carolinas HealthCare Systems has announced a name change to Atrium Health.
North Carolina Health Officials Report 20 More Flu Deaths
Health officials in North Carolina say another 20 people have died from the flu, pushing the death toll for the season to 95.
Novant Health House Call: Postpartum Depression
Kate Middleton has been in the news a lot recently discussing her struggles with postpartum depression, urging more women to talk about it.
Protect Yourself With These Helpful Tips On How To Prevent, Spot, And Treat The Flu
Health officials continue to warn people about taking precautions against the flu and seeking proper medical treatment if they get sick.
Can 3 Business Titans Cure The US Health Care System?
Can a legendary investor, the king of on-line retail and a Wall Street financier find a cure for what ails America’s health care system?
CHS Deploys MED-1 To Aid Bed Shortage And High Patient Volume Due To Flu At Atlanta Hospital
Carolinas Healthcare System has deployed MED-1 to Atlanta in response to a bed shortage and high patient volume due to the active flu season.
Doctors: Worst Of Flu Is Yet To Come
Flu season continues to ravage the entire U,S., and you're not immune.
Flu Widespread Across US For Third Straight Week
Sick with the flu? You’ve got a lot of company.
Men's Health: Detoxes and Cleanses
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cleansing and detoxing get a ton of hype, but does your body actually need one? Derek talked with Men's Health editor Paul Kita about the use…
North Carolina Health Officials Report 21 Flu Deaths In A Week
State health officials say 21 people died from the flu in North Carolina last week, among them a victim between 5 and 17 years old.
Novant Health House Call: Overuse Injuries
Nearly 30 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the United States, but of course, this increase in play has led to some other startling statistics about injuries among America’s young athletes.
More Than 3,400 Pounds Of Meatballs Are Being Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
Rich Products Corporation out Vineland, NJ is recalling roughly 3,420lbs of beef meatballs that may have been contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The Best Flu-Fighting Foods
Doctors say a flu shot is always the way to go, but don't underestimate the power of food to help you fight the flu!
US Flu Season Gets Worse, Has ‘Lot More Steam’ Than Expected
The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse.
Winter Coats & Car Seat Safety
When it's cold outside - course you want to bundle up your kids! But you could be doing it wrong.
Warning: Stifling Sneezes Can Be Health Hazard In Rare Cases
Tempted to stifle a loud or untimely sneeze? Let it out instead, doctors in England warned Monday based on the very unusual case of a man who ruptured the back of his throat when he tried to suppress a sneeze.
Iredell Health Systems Issues Visitation Restrictions Due To Flu
Iredell Memorial Hospital is the latest local facility to issue restrictions due to the increase and severity of flu cases in the state.
4 New Flu Deaths Reported In North Carolina
Health officials in North Carolina report four new flu deaths, while a school canceled classes for the rest of the week and hospitals placed restrictions on visitors because of the outbreak.
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