Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in U.S.

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/18 7:07A Associated Press

Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low. There’s been no documented spread of the virus from person to person.

Most U.S. teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/18 12:04A Associated Press

The only significant increase occurred in nicotine pouches.

'Lives are changing': Mom remembers daughter who died of overdose as numbers decline

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/9 10:15A Melody Greene

According to data from the CDC, overdose deaths in the U.S. are down.

EPA bans cancer-causing solvents commonly used in cleaners, adhesives

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/9 5:48A Susan Carpenter

TCE and PCE are known to cause liver and kidney cancer.

Expert offers tips to cope with grief during holidays

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/8 4:27A Siobhan Riley

Taking a look at family traditions can be helpful in finding a new way forward after losing a loved one.

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/26 12:18A Associated Press

The proposal sets the stage for a potential showdown between the powerful pharmaceutical industry and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Cases of flu-like illnesses inch down as holiday travel season begins

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/23 6:30A Spectrum News Staff

Charlotte airport expects record number of Thanksgiving travelers.

Advocates and schools fight to end suicide on college campuses

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/21 2:00A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

In the last decade, rates of depression among college students have spiked. Advocates and officials are working to address the mental health crisis.

N.C. doctor says he has seen rise in concern about women's reproductive health

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/19 4:18A Rachel Boyd

Companies selling emergency contraception have reported a surge in requests.

During World Prematurity day, doctors talk about impacts preterm birth

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/17 4:30A Siobhan Riley

Doctors explain the importance of World Prematurity Day and how it impacts moms

Former North Carolina labor commissioner becomes hospital group's CEO

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/12 8:51A Associated Press

N.C.'s labor commissioner for nearly the past four years is the next president and CEO of the chief advocacy group for the state's hospitals.

How to overcome anxiety over election outcome

Health | Spectrum News 1 11/10 5:17A Siobhan Riley

A therapist says a negative reaction to the election can lead to anxiety and depression.

Boil water advisories can be confusing. Here are some safety tips from experts

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/31 4:30A Associated Press

Here are some tips from experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when under a boil water advisory.

McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/25 2:23A Associated Press

The outbreak has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died.

N.C. Supreme Court orders medical certification lawsuit be reheard

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/19 7:24A Associated Press

The constitutionality of the state's certificate of need law may be at issue.