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)
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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
Special to Iredell Free News If you are looking for a new primary care provider, you may notice that some providers have “internal medicine” listed under their names. This can
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
Special to Iredell Free News Your child is just starting to get back into their “school routine” when you notice a small whitish-gray insect on their neck. Your heart sinks
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 Soaking up a little sunlight every day can boost your body’s vitamin D supply and even improve your emotional wellbeing. But it doesn’t take long
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 Backyard barbecues, beach trips, and long days by the pool may be at the forefront of your mind this summer, but where does hydration fall
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 Your skin is the largest organ in your body and the first line of defense against disease-causing germs, bacteria, and viruses. When a cut, scrape,
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 Imagine you are sitting at a restaurant and notice the person in the booth behind you is choking. Luckily, someone in the restaurant knows how
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.
Special to Iredell Free News Osteoporosis is a major public health threat affects more than 10 million Americans age 50 and above, and nearly 44 million are at high risk,
Special to Iredell Free News If you hear your child frequently coughing throughout the night, you shouldn’t brush it off as “just a cold.” While many things may cause a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolinians start their summer voyages to beaches, lakes, rivers and pools this holiday weekend, officials at the N.C. Department of Health
Special to Iredell Free News Children ages 5 to 11 years old can receive a COVID-19 booster five months after the date of their most recent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose.