'Life-saving decision': N.C. health department reacts to possible FDA blood eligibility changes

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/27 7:04A Jordan Reynolds

The N.C health department supports the FDA in blood donor eligibility change.

Three years of COVID-19: Community spread levels fall after holiday spike

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/27 5:30A Natalie Mooney

After the holidays, many counties across the state were experiencing medium or high levels of COVID-19 community spread.

'Early detection saves lives': Woman shares survival journey during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/27 3:30A Sasha Strong

Hillary Zaken shares her journey on her blog and through social media to inspire other women to take early detection seriously.

Parent raises awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/26 11:15P Amy Elliott

Kathy Hotelling started NC FASD Informed to help other families.

FDA approves simplifying COVID-19 vaccine, pharmacist positive about 'single dose'

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/26 3:25P Patrick Thomas

The new approval would take a primary series and combine it with a booster for one bivalent shot.

California prison inmates to get some Medicaid care

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/26 11:22A Associated Press

California inmates will have access to limited services, including substance use treatment and mental health diagnoses, 90 days before being released.

$200K grant stimulates change for cancer research

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/26 12:00A Patrick Thomas

Dr. Adam Palmer looks at how non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatments can be improved by simulating past cancer therapies on a computer.

Lawyer defends North Carolina's transgender care exclusions

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/25 10:53A Associated Press

A lawyer defends the exclusion of gender-affirming treatments.

Medical marijuana bill filed quickly as N.C. legislature meets to kick off the session

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/25 8:42A Charles Duncan

The medical marijuana bill mirrors the proposal that passed the North Carolina Senate last year.

Charlotte doctor says new medical school could improve health care across the region

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/23 2:12P Jacob Reynolds

Local doctor says top specialists at new medical school would help patients across the region.

Charlotte girl with juvenile Huntington's finds comfort with horse therapy

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/20 5:55A Courtney Davis

The disease now affects her speech, ability to walk and fine motor skills.

Fit Over 50: How a Raleigh fitness coach is making exercise accessible across the nation

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/20 3:30A Heather Fordham

The class is for active seniors and beginners.

Hospice home closed since August because of nursing shortage

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/19 11:15P Vanessa Leon

Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain has been closed for five months due to the nursing shortage

Triangle veteran says federal move to provide free emergency health care a step in the right...

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/17 1:20P Amanda Rose

From January 2021 to October 2022 Katie Glynn walked 22 miles on the 22nd of every month for every 22 veterans who commit suicide daily.

The U.S.'s worst avian flu outbreak is leading to expensive egg costs

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/17 2:00A Alexis Bell

More than 57 million birds have died or been culled since January 2022 due to the county's worst avian bird flu.