Health

FDA OKs first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

The test would help identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease. ...

Busting 4 common mosquito myths

As warmer weather moves into the Carolinas, expect to see more mosquitoes. We are going through some common myths about mosquitoes. ...

Men are more likely than women to die of 'broken heart syndrome': Study

(NewsNation) — A new study from the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) found that men die from a condition known as "broken...

Charlotte pedals forward: Bike advocates push for safer streets

Charlotte residents embraced cycling on National Bike to Work Day, boosting awareness of its environmental benefits. ...

Triad OB-GYN speaks on women's health needs

(WGHP) — Women tend to neglect their own health while they make sure everyone else in the family stays healthy. May 11-17 is Women's...

Women's drinking habits fuel worrying health trend

Research shows women in their 30s and 40s are drinking more, leading to health issues like liver disease and breast cancer. ...

Agriculture and health leaders push for raw milk restrictions in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate could vote as soon as Thursday on a bill that would outlaw the retail sale of raw...

North Carolina dog a part of cancer vaccine trial

NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — One in four dogs will get cancer at some point during their lifetime, and sometimes there aren't a lot...

Charlotte boy gets special behind-the-scenes look at the PGA Championship

Brantley Register had a special day at Quail Hollow with his dad and younger brother. ...

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

(AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were...