Lawmakers in more than 20 states eye bans or restrictions on food dyes
Lawmakers in West Virginia, which leads the nation in chronic diseases such as obesity, noted that the dyes are often...
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VERIFY | Doctors explain why inadequate sleep makes you hungry
When you are sleep-deprived, appetite hormones are thrown off, and it can make you eat more the next day. CHARLOTTE,...
NC parents could soon have more access to their child’s heath treatment
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson, held a press conference Wednesday to introduce House Bill 519, which she titled the “Parents'...
15th anniversary of Obamacare in NC marred by potential Medicaid cuts
RALEIGH, N.C. — This week marks the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act though there are fears in North...
Possible cause of death found for 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankee
Brett and Jessica Gardner said their 14-year-old son died in his sleep on Friday while on vacation, after 'falling ill'...
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3, ignites movement
The FDA's Red Dye No. 3 ban is sparking a wider push to eliminate artificial food dyes in the U.S....
Family says Gaston County assisted living center ‘dumped’ woman at hospital
Freda Reynolds spent 53 days "homeless" after her longtime home, Somerset Court of Cherryville, refused to take her back. State...
US sees largest drop in overdose deaths in decades
New data from the CDC shows a 25% decline in overdose deaths over the past year. That’s the biggest drop...
Spring cleaning can help your mental health | Verify
According to a 2025 study from the American Cleaning Institute, 80% of American households plan to spring clean this year,...
Charlotte doctor reflects five years after COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Jaspal Singh signed more death certificates during the pandemic than the rest of his career combined. Scientific collaboration and...