Novant Health House Call: Sunscreen 101
Novant Health physician assistant Theresa Gray stops by to talk about skin cancer and the importance of sunscreen.
Wake Up with Rising: The Perfect Fat Burning Smoothie
A smoothie can be a healthy, filling, and nutritious breakfast - if you do it right!
DHEC Gives Update On Large Charlotte Sewage Spill That Led to Warnings on Catawba River
People are being warned to stay out of the water after a large sewage spill in Charlotte. 180,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Kings Branch, which flows into Sugar Creek, and then the Catawba River.
Novant Health House Call: Staying Safe in the Heat
With intense heat and humidity during the summer, you could experience heat stroke or heat exhaustion if you aren’t careful. With high humidity and temperatures reaching into the 90s, it can easily feel more like 100.
180,000 Gallons Of Wastewater Has Spilled Into Sugar Creek Watershed
Charlotte Water says an estimated 180,000 gallons of wastewater has spilled into Kings Branch, which is a tributary to Sugar Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.
Men's Health: Learning About Fat Genes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Men's Health editor Paul Kita says there's a bunch of genes that could affect your weight. They vary based on what you eat, when you eat, how much…
Novant Health House Call: Dry Drowning
About 10 people die in the country from unintentional drowning each day. Novant Health has what every parent needs to know about it.
Coal Ash Remains Near Duke Energy Plants, as Other Ash is Imported from Overseas
New frustration tonight from neighbors living near Duke Energy coal ash pits. Concrete companies continue to import tons of ash from overseas - all while coal ash sits in the ground here.
No Swim Advisory Lifted For Mt. Island Lake
The "No Swimming" advisory for McDowell Creek Cove on Mountain Island Lake has been lifted.
Local Radio Personality Shares Private Battle with Depression
Brent Harlan, known as "Bandy" from The Matt and Ramona Show, has fought depression and anxiety for two decades. Now, new treatment is changing his life.
Novant Health House Call: Debunking Pregnancy Myths
If you’re pregnant, particularly for the first time, you’ll get plenty of unsolicited advice from family and friends.
Health Officials Urge Caution After Wastewater Spill
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed that approximately 200,000 gallons of cattle waste has come in contact with Potts Creek and is moving slowly towards the South Fork River.
Science Says: Are Hot Dogs Healthier Without Added Nitrites?
Backyard cooks looking to grill this summer have another option: hot dogs without “added nitrites.”
S.C. DHEC Issues Temporary Swimming Advisory For Section Of Myrtle Beach
A section of beach along South Carolina's Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today.
Novant Health House Call: What Every Woman Should Know about Postpartum Depression
One in nine women will experience postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Choosing the Right Energy Bar for You
Not all energy bars are created equally. Some of them have a ton of extra sugar and other bad stuff you don't need!
Rising Spotlight: SMILE LASIK with Christenbury Eye Center
There's a brand new eye surgery available in Charlotte that just got approved by the FDA.
Novant Health Receives Grant From Komen Charlotte To Provide Breast Cancer Screenings
Susan G. Komen Charlotte has awarded $169,256 in grant funding to Novant Health cancer prevention, education and early detection to provide mammography screenings and diagnostic services for underinsured and uninsured individuals in Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.
House Call: Memory Loss in Women
Have you ever wondered what causes memory loss, or why memory loss becomes more prevalent with age?
Men's Health: The Healthiest Fast Food Options
Men's Health editor Paul Kita says there are healthy options at fast food restaurants -- at one place you can even have two meals!
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Earns Charlotte's First Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is the first Charlotte hospital to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers.
Novant Health House Call: Heart Health
Dr. Sandy Charles from Novant Health stops by to discuss heart health.
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