Lestonnac Free Clinic opens in California, offers no-cost surgeries
The surgical center will focus on hernia repairs, cataract surgeries and colonoscopy screenings for the uninsured, entirely for free. ORANGE...
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FDA approves first blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis
The test would help identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease. WASHINGTON —...
Mosquito FAQs: Answering common questions about mosquitoes | VERIFY
As warmer weather moves into the Carolinas, expect to see more mosquitoes. We are going through some common myths about...
Charlotte residents embrace cycling on Bike to Work Day
Charlotte residents embraced cycling on National Bike to Work Day, boosting awareness of its environmental benefits. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte...
Women’s drinking habits raise health concerns, study reveals
Research shows women in their 30s and 40s are drinking more, leading to health issues like liver disease and breast...
North Carolina Senate to vote on raw milk sale ban
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate could vote as soon as Thursday on a bill that would outlaw the...
Charlotte, N.C. boy gets special day at PGA Championship | May 14, 2025
Brantley Register had a special day at Quail Hollow with his dad and younger brother. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte...
SC Supreme Court opinion upholds six week abortion ban
Court opinion clarifies when fetal heartbeat occurs, upholding a six-week ban on abortions in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. — The...
EPA plans to weaken ‘forever chemicals’ limits in water
PFAS are man-made chemicals that don’t easily break down in nature, and can increase the risk of health conditions such...
Family says woman declared brain dead but pregnancy continues due to Georgia law
Adriana Smith's been on life support 90+ days with weeks to go in her pregnancy. Her family questions Georgia’s heartbeat...