‘I'm so grateful to be alive’: Mother of Charlotte Hornets player shares breast cancer survival...

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/10 3:00A Chloe Salsameda

In November 2022, Yolanda Miller received her annual mammogram, which came back normal. Two months later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Mobile pharmacy helps get free medicine to those in need

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/2 4:30A Arin Cotel-Altman

According to GoodRX, there are 25 counties in North Carolina that are considered "pharmacy deserts."

Two N.C. donors help save the life of veteran and dad, through kidney donations

Health | Spectrum News 1 9/8 12:00A Ashley Van Havere

With the help of a living donor and deceased donor, Terry Hall, a veteran and North Carolina father of three, gets to live to see his grandchildren.

Lenoir County confirms case of West Nile virus in resident

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/26 6:00A Justin Pryor

Officials said the resident had been exposed to bites from an infected mosquito, which is how the disease is most commonly spread.

Heart attacks are increasing for younger people. One survivor is pushing for more CPR training

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/11 9:39A Sydney McCoy

Hailey Yentz had a heart attack at just 21-years-old, her friends and trainers sprinting into action, helped save her life.

Duke, Vanderbilt researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/30 5:00A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

They aim to overcome barriers to retrieving hearts donated after circulatory death, when the heart stops beating after withdrawal of life support.