Category: Health

Special to Iredell Free News Giving and receiving gifts with friends and family is fun during the holidays, but you may come home from your holiday party with more than

Special to Iredell Free News Are you one of the more than 60 million Americans that experience heartburn at least once a month?  Heartburn is that irritating, burning sensation in

Special to Iredell Free News Imagine running a marathon while breathing through a small coffee stirrer straw. This is how many people living with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Special to Iredell Free News More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and nearly 1.5 million people are newly diagnosed each year. And, according to Amy

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death from flu for the 2022-2023 flu season. A child

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-2023 flu season. An adult in the

Statesville woman thankful for cardiologist who discovered heart condition Special to Iredell Free News Imagine your breathing is so labored that it’s difficult for you to walk or move. Completing

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Teens and children ages 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, which is specifically made to protect against the latest

Special to Iredell Free News Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are seeing a decrease in flu vaccinations compared to previous years and urge

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services have confirmed the state’s first death this year associated with West Nile

Special to Iredell Free News If you are a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, or son, you are likely aware of prostate cancer. In fact, prostate cancer is one of the

Special to Iredell Free News Across the world, one person takes their own life every 40 seconds. And with many of these tragic deaths, several others are left behind with

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Integrated Health of Greater Hickory (ICGH) has expanded its integrated approach to recovery from depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction to the Statesville area by adding a

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With evolving case trends and increasing vaccine supply, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. Vaccinations

Special to Iredell Free News Heading into the new school year may be exciting for some children, but for others, it may not feel so thrilling. Concerns about returning to

Special to Iredell Free News Summer is winding down, and another school year is upon us. While many parents are busy making sure their child has the necessary school supplies

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services kicked off the “Know Before You Go” campaign today, a statewide initiative reminding North Carolinians

Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 94 million Americans have borderline high or high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet many people have no idea

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations

Special to Iredell Free News Women have more breast cancer detection opportunities available today than ever before. Many women now understand the importance of yearly mammogram screenings, or at least know

Special to Iredell Free News Summarizing months of preparation and response efforts, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing a 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak Response Plan ( Spanish

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Starting Saturday, July 16, people in mental health crisis can dial 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and get immediately connected

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is doubling down on at-home testing — establishing Community Access Points in all counties to

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — At the end of 2021, an estimated 4,000 people were living with HIV in North Carolina and unaware of their HIV-positive status. Getting

Special to Iredell Free News Back pain plagues millions of people each year and is one of the top reasons Americans visit their doctor. Some of those with severe back

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Children ages 6 months and older in North Carolina can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for children under 5 years old and to ensure families

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Temperatures are climbing this week as summer arrives, and the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of the state.