State health officials: What you should know about West Nile virus in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 6:02A Jatrissa Wooten

Two cases of West Nile virus have been found in North Carolina — in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

What does the rise of weight loss drugs mean for people with eating disorders?

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:29A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

The popularity of weight loss medications has some experts worried about the risks they may pose to individuals with eating disorders.

Duke Health brings new outpatient clinic to an underserved city

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/25 7:24A Kennedy Chase

Iredell County is home to over 200,000 people and had only one surgical center before Duke Health opened its clinic.

New tool could change the way endometriosis is diagnosed

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/23 10:35A Erin Billups - National Health R

In the U.S., it takes on average about 12 years for a woman with endometriosis to get a diagnosis. A new tool could change that.

Health systems buck at State Health Plan, state employees executive defends change

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/21 11:00A Patrick Thomas

Ardis Watkins said health systems willing to negotiate affordable prices with the state treasurer received a more favorable designation.

Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/20 7:37A Chloe Salsameda

Rowan County health officials are raising concerns about an increase in deadly drug overdoses.

How to protect yourself during Cyclospora outbreak? N.C. extension suggests buying local

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:44A Courtney Davis

The N.C. Cooperative Extension says the parasite can be linked to contamination during shipping, handling or the growing process.

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:11A Associated Press

Experts say people should take precautions such as wearing an N95 mask while outdoors or heading inside and closing the windows.

One nonprofit is offering cancer patients a free spa day

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/23 7:47A Erin Billups - National Health R

From yoga to facials, Mondays Cancer Care offers patients a chance to be pampered.

Living with POTS, an underdiagnosed but potentially debilitating condition

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 8:25A Jatrissa Wooten

Experts said people with POTS can exercise and are recommended to do horizontal or seated cardio and strength training.

N.C. resident quarantined from hantavirus cruise ship. Here's what the experts say

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/12 7:45A Patrick Thomas

A person from North Carolina is in quarantine at the University of Nebraska being monitored for hantavirus. They were evacuated from the cruise ship.