2020 Health Insurance Marketplace
Here are 5 things you need to know about the 2020 health insurance marketplace
By Ashton Miller
Last year, more than 11.4 million Americans enrolled in a Health...
Breast cancer survivor turns ‘pain into a purpose’
Mrs. North Carolina 2019 offers hope for others
By Cliff Mehrtens
As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Phaedra Pistone knows the physical pain involved with the disease.
She...
5 key facts around the 2019-2020 flu season
Now’s the best time to get vaccinated
By Cliff Mehrtens
This flu season has the potential to be fierce, based on early reports from the other...
Do essential oils live up to their claims?
Essential oils may have their benefits, but proceed with caution
Most of us have a friend or two who swear by essential oils. You may...
Repair of complex aneurysms has patients home in a day
Innovative procedure is effective and safer
By Cliff Mehrtens
John Pluchino needed surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm.
For many patients, that’s major surgery resulting in days in...
Boy, 12, is awake for his brain surgery
Now he’s back to dirt bikes and hanging out
By Cliff Mehrtens
https://youtu.be/T7du8B2fKIQ
Twelve-year-old Levi Raymond had surgery to remove a brain tumor. Amazingly, he was awake –...
Is spiked seltzer really healthier? Here’s your answer
And then there's those claims about hydration
By Roland Wilkerson
Drink of the summer? At the moment it appears to be spiked seltzer. Beverage companies are marketing...
E-cigarettes pose threat to users’ AND bystanders’ health
Cases of severe lung illness associated with e-cigarette use reported across nation
By Kristen Barnhardt
As e-cigarette use skyrockets in popularity, parents should know the risks...
Hidden toxins in lakes pose threat to your health
Algae kills North Carolina therapy dog; humans face risk, too
By Kristen Barnhardt
A string of tragic pet deaths across the U.S. linked to toxic algae found...
Mental health during college: A guide for students and parents
By Kayla Newsome
How students and parents can get ready for the first year
Starting college can be overwhelming as young adults prepare to be on...