Pope Francis improving after hospitalization with pneumonia
“If you really want him to rest, you have to hospitalize him,” quipped one cardinal about the notoriously active pope....
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246 flu deaths in North Carolina this season, ER visits up over past 2 years
There have been 244 adults who have died from the virus. The numbers show that 9.2 percent of emergency room...
Cancer diagnoses rising among young women, adults | VERIFY
The American Cancer Society's annual report revealed a scary reality: More young adults and women are being diagnosed with cancer....
Bird flu kills 2 indoor cats while the transmission source remains unclear
Veterinary experts said the CDC's most recent report lacks detail that could confirm whether people can spread the virus to...
Bird flu detected in great horned owl in Wake County, NC officials say
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. — Bird flu has been detected in a great horned owl in Wake County, according to the...
Why banning sugary snacks, junk food from SNAP benefits isn’t easy as it seems
Removing certain foods from SNAP — known for years as food stamps — isn't as simple as it sounds. WASHINGTON...
National initiative helping Black men in Charlotte, NC understand health needs
Since 2004, The National African-American Male Wellness Initiative has empowered men to understand that through prevention one can live longer. CHARLOTTE,...
Republicans propose cuts to Medicaid, new work requirements
Over the next decade, Republican lawmakers could try to siphon billions of dollars from the nearly-free health care coverage offered...
VERIFY | Cooking poultry and bird flu
Here's what you need to know about cooking animal products. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the CDC, 68 human cases...
What is ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome?’ | Experts explain the net-like skin rash
Doctors cautioned that in some cases, it could have long-term consequences. HOUSTON — As colder temperatures sweep across the country,...