COVID-19 & Health News

Early reports show the flu vaccine is only about 10% effective.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY-- The flu season is upon us, and experts say this season could be worse than usual. Early reports show the flu vaccine is…

New Law Limits NC Patients’ Access to Opioid Pills

A new law, which will go into effect on New Year's Day, will limit how many opioid pills patients can get at once.

NC Child Among 2017-2018 Flu Season Victims

A child in central North Carolina is among the latest in flu-reported deaths in 2017.

Novant Health House Call: Integrative Medicine

Here with us this morning is Dr. Russ Greenfield, Novant Health’s first integrative medicine physician, to give us more information on this dynamic approach to health care.

Novant Health House Call: Epilepsy

Dr. Erin Kiehna, Novant Health’s first pediatric neurosurgeon, stops by to give us more information on epilepsy.

Men's Health: The Opioid Epidemic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - News about the opioid epidemic is everywhere, and as a parent, the worst thing you can do is ignore it, and assume, 'it won't happen to…

Men's Health: The MetaShred Diet

It rapid weight loss really possible?

Novant Health Now Available On Amazon’s Alexa

Novant Health patients can now use Amazon’s electronic personal assistant, Alexa, to find the nearest physician clinic, urgent care or medical center.

Men's Health: Eat, Drink and Be Lean!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Men's Health editor Paul Kita has tips for us this holiday season. Eat, drink and be merry, or lean! It's a strategy for your…

Blood Test May Help Predict Which Breast Cancers Will Recur

A blood test five years after breast cancer treatment helped identify some women who were more likely to relapse, long before a lump or other signs appeared, a preliminary study found.

Novant Health House Call: Pregnancy and the Flu

This flu season is anticipated to be a bad one, and many pregnant mothers are concerned about keeping themselves and their unborn babies safe from the potentially deadly illness.

FDA Approves Diabetes Drug That Also Helps With Weight Loss

U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved a new diabetes drug that reduces blood sugar levels and also helps people lose significant weight.

Novant Health Welcomes First Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Dr. Erin Kiehna

On Tuesday, Novant Health announced the addition of its first pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Erin Kiehna. Kiehna’s experience, along with her passion for helping children, gives families greater access to expert neurosurgical care close to home.

Rafedain Chicken Patty Shish Kabobs Are Being Recalled

More than 800 pounds of chicken patty shish kabob products are being recalled after Rafedain Shish Kabob Restaurant, Inc. found instances of misbranding and undeclared allergens in their products.

Men's Health: The First Annual Restaurant Awards

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - It's getting close to award season.. The Emmys. The Oscars. The Men's Health Restaurant Awards. We talked with Men's Health editor Paul Kita about…

Novant Health House Call: New Blood Pressure Guidelines

The American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and nine other groups redefined high blood pressure on Monday, tightening the guidelines with their first change in 14 years.

Groundbreaking Marks Expansion Of Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center broke ground today for its new four- story, 50,000-square- foot hospital wing and 20,000-square- foot renovation project that will include 48 additional patient beds, an operating room, and renovations to several areas.