Myths of living kidney donation
It’s National Kidney Month, and more than 90,000 Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant. Experts say many misconceptions discourage potential donors.
The benefits of AI in heart health
Some hospitals in North Carolina are using artificial intelligence to diagnose patients.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about ADHD
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Dr. Catherine Ohmstede, a pediatrician with Novant Health Dilworth Pediatrics, about attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder—or ADHD—in children, and about some of the ways parents can help manage or treat it.
Mobile health clinic helping veterans in need
A new mobile health clinic brings health care to veterans where they live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Meck health officials urge Measles vaccination as national cases rise
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise.
HHS stops free at-home COVID tests by mail
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is no longer accepting orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests -- it's unclear if the program has been shut down permanently.
Measles Outbreak Expanding
The number of measles cases identified in west Texas and New Mexico has jumped to nearly 230, and measles cases are now in at least 12 states.
NC Poison Control reports cases of cannabis exposure in kids doubled in four years
North Carolina Poison Control says more children are being exposed to cannabis. The agency reports the number of exposures more than doubled between 2020 and 2024.
Pope stable with no new respiratory crises
The Vatican says Pope Francis is in stable condition and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier. But he will resume using a ventilation mask at night.
More NC children getting sick from cannabis products
North Carolina Poison Control is warning about an increase in cases of children under 12 getting sick after being exposed to cannabis containing products.
Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child's death
Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated.
Tenants of two University apartments worried about health and safety
Black mold, lack of hot water and no AC in the summer. These are some of the concerns from people living in two University apartment complexes run by the same company.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about breast cancer
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Lori Gentile, a surgical oncologist with the Novant Health Cancer Institute – Elizabeth, about breast cancer treatment.
Huntersville family fundraising for lifesaving surgery and recovery of teen
We've heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child and according to Huntersville mom Alesha Tuck. When it comes to her 15 year old son T.J., it's also taking a village to save him.
New bird flu variant adds to concerns for consumers
In today's Health Minute, Mandy Gaither talks to an infectious diseases specialist about whether eggs and milk are still safe to consume.
Tega Cay man warns others to trust their body after he nearly missed symptoms of a heart attack
A Tega Cay man is using his personal experience to help remind all that listening to your body can save your life. Stephen Gourlay is recovering from a heart attack he suffered before Christmas.
US egg prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
Egg prices reached a record high in the U.S. last month.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with actual hearts in mind
Valentine's Day is a celebration of the heart. But some of the clichéd approaches to commemorate it – we're looking at you, big red box of candy and decadent dinner out – are not that great for your actual heart.
Heart disease leading cause of death for women in the US
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, but it's a condition that doctors say is under diagnosed and under treated.
Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.
NC fines UnitedHealthcare over claims handling practices
NC's Insurance Commissioner fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million on Friday, following over four years investigating the companies’ claims handling practices involving balance billing.
Live poultry markets ordered shut in NYC due to avian flu outbreak
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city.
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