WCNC - Health

2 Lincoln County adults arrested after child tests positive for narcotics at hospital

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:32:43 GMT

Both parents now face charges.

Women’s History Month spotlight: How Neshé Conley is using AI to advance maternal health equity

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:57:00 GMT

Women’s History Month begins, WCNC Charlotte is highlighting Neshé Conley, founder of Ebony Women Health Corp, who is working to close the maternal health gap.

Union County health officials confirm second measles case in unvaccinated child

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:57:35 GMT

Lab tests confirmed the case on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Home births surge in US, but doctors warn of higher risks compared to hospitals

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:42 GMT

More than 50,000 women had planned home births in 2024, a nearly 71% increase from a decade prior.

East Tennessee Children's Hospital announces name change, Dolly Parton as namesake

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:58 GMT

The children's hospital announced it will now be called Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Heart disease risk for US women set to rise over 33% by 2050, new report warns

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:29:34 GMT

Cardiovascular disease is already the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. and that risk is growing.

South Carolina sees sharp decline in early prenatal care as access and cost create barriers

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:28:54 GMT

Fewer women are accessing early prenatal care, with South Carolina seeing significant declines. Factors like access, cost, and schedule conflicts are to blame.

Carolina Sports Medicine Center opens, bringing elite training and care under one roof

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:52:41 GMT

New 20,000-square-foot facility partners with SLAY Basketball to expand access for youth and elite athletes

How hepatic artery infusion saved this Gaston County man's life from cancer

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:46:40 GMT

Rick Brookes was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer in the bile duct, in 2015.

Life-threatening recall issued on 55,000 pounds of blueberries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:19 GMT

The FDA classified the recall at "Class I" severity, meaning there's a potential of serious health consequences or death.

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Caldwell County

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:40:23 GMT

Officials say the rabid raccoon was discovered in a horse pasture along Echo Drive.

'A lot of trepidation': East Charlotte neighbors unsure about proposed data center

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:54:19 GMT

Plans to rezone nearly 60 acres in east Charlotte for a data center spurred local concerns about infrastructure and energy.

Falling air pressure linked to increased joint pain and headaches, research shows

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:01:55 GMT

Research shows a connection with air pressure from incoming weather and headaches and joint pain.

SCDPH reports six new measles cases as Upstate outbreak reaches 979

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:57:42 GMT

South Carolina DPH reports six new measles cases, bringing the Upstate outbreak total to 979, with additional public exposures and vaccination clinics scheduled.

Potential 'holy grail' nasal spray that may protect against COVID-19, flu and pneumonia aims for human trials

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:22 GMT

The tool may be the next step in the once-mythical idea of a universal vaccine, researchers said.

Measles case confirmed in Burke County, possible exposure locations released

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:27:49 GMT

This is the first measles case confirmed in Burke County this year.

Cornelius launches co-responder program pairing police with mental health clinician

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:40:34 GMT

The program is funded through a two-year, $150,000 grant from the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2.6B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:56:13 GMT

The money stems from a settlement reached with the health insurance giant nearly six years ago.

Atrium Health files plans for new emergency department in Charlotte

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:49:02 GMT

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority filed a request to rezone 3 acres near Uptown for a standalone emergency department.

CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:01:45 GMT

The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.

Bowling for Babies event raises money for maternal, infant health

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:51:02 GMT

The Zeta Phi Beta sorority held their 21st annual event to support the March of Dimes.

She's going to lose her life insurance. Is genetic testing to blame?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:23:35 GMT

An unexpected diagnosis, or even genetic testing that shows worrisome findings, could mean you can’t get a policy.

Breaking barriers in health care: Local leaders tackle racial health gaps in Mecklenburg County

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:31:40 GMT

Charlotte is growing, but not everyone is sharing in progress. Black residents continue to face higher rates of chronic illness and other health challenges.

Lincoln County records first rabies case of 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:22:53 GMT

Lincoln County confirms its first 2026 rabies case, sparking a call for vigilance after a raccoon tested positive.

SC schools join 'Certified SC Cafeteria' to bring more local food to students

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:36:37 GMT

Leaders cite a desire for healthier foods in local school cafeterias.

Mecklenburg County leaders brace for possible federal funding cuts to Medicaid, SNAP

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:47:39 GMT

Mecklenburg County leaders say potential federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could significantly impact local services and the people who rely on them.

Congresswoman Alma Adams pushes 'Momnibus Bill' to combat US maternal health crisis

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:43:11 GMT

One mother opens up about her own maternal health journey.

Cancer victims to get $7.25 billion from Bayer under proposed Roundup settlement

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:31:49 GMT

Thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn Roundup users that the product causes cancer would be settled by the payments.

Feb. 17 Measles update: 12 new cases reported since Friday, total number of cases in South Carolina now 962

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:39:50 GMT

Dept. of Public Health identifies another school, public exposures to the virus

Pollen surge coming: Early tree allergies rising as temperatures warm this week

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:03:22 GMT

Warmer weather in the Carolinas signals a rise in early-season tree pollens, worsening allergies later this week.

Mecklenburg County launches 'LiveWell Meck Tour' to engage community on health priorities

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:34:33 GMT

Mecklenburg County launches the "LiveWell Meck Tour" to share health data and collect community feedback on key priorities.

On International Childhood Cancer Day, a local family pushes for more research and awareness

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:41:09 GMT

On International Childhood Cancer Day, a Durham mother is sharing her son’s three-year battle with leukemia to raise awareness and push for more research.

Inmate dies nearly a month after being found unresponsive in Burke County Jail, sheriff's office reports

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:23:14 GMT

The inmate was not identified as of publication.

Renewed concerns over QTS Data Center project in York County

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:13:28 GMT

The data center is being built near Lake Wylie along Campbell Road and Hand Mill Highway.

Advocate Health will invest $1 million to combat homelessness in Charlotte

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:05:26 GMT

The Charlotte-based health system has committed $21 million to local housing programs since 2019.

Measles exposure notices issued for Charlotte hospital, Goodwill stores and restaurant

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:11:33 GMT

The exposures are not linked to any of the three confirmed measles cases currently reported in Mecklenburg County, and all four locations are safe to visit.

Winter Olympics: Chinese snowboarder taken off on stretcher after scary fall trying to qualify for women's halfpipe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:13 GMT

There was no immediate word from the Chinese team on Liu's status, but she was taken off the course on a stretcher after the fall.

Doctors clash on Alzheimer's diagnosis: Debate over early detection's risks and benefits intensifies

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:34:23 GMT

The disagreement matters because a person could be told they have Alzheimer's by one doctor and only be considered at risk by another.

As South Carolina measles cases rise, a state senator proposes ending religious vaccine exemptions

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:57:37 GMT

Lawmakers and health officials aim to increase vaccination rates and address vaccine hesitancy as measles cases climb statewide

Measles case confirmed in Union County

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:13:51 GMT

A child in Union County was confirmed to have been diagnosed with the disease.