Examining telehealth’s rise in 5 years since the COVID-19 pandemic
Some health care professionals say telemedicine is one of the positive remnants of the COVID-19 pandemic, and likely would not...
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Mecklenburg County health director defends early COVID measures
Dr. Raynard Washington called the pandemic death toll "heartbreaking." MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Five years after the first COVID-19 case...
Free COVID tests from US government suspended, orders no longer being accepted
The U.S. government reopened the program in September, allowing any household to order up to four at-home COVID nasal swab...
VERIFY | Yes, team sports can boost your child’s brain
Here's what a new study reveals about team athletics and brain development. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If your child plays a...
Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger, doctors say
The pope has been hospitalized for weeks as he battles a complex lung infection that caused many to fear he...
Carcinogens found in 10 popular synthetic hair products
Chemical carcinogens were found in popular synthetic hair products, raising safety concerns. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chemicals that could cause cancer...
Can you get measles if you’re vaccinated? VERIFY
Doctors answered some of the most common questions amid a measles outbreak in the U.S. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As measles...
HHS offers $25k buyout to nearly 80,000 employees
HHS is one of the government's costliest federal agencies, with an annual budget of about $1.7 trillion, mostly going to...
Research examines why women live longer than men
Researchers looked at a number of factors that could contribute to the difference in the average lifespan between women and...
Seed oils spark debate among influencers, nutritionists
Both proponents and detractors of seed oils agree on one thing: More nutrition research is needed to explore nuances and...