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Dr. LaKesha Legree of Elev8 MD Wellness Center Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign featuring William Bryant, Jr. of OWN’s Queen Sugar to Mark Its First Anniversary

Celebrating its first successful year in treating patients, Elev8 MD Wellness Center, Charlotte’s leading ketamine clinic, has launched a high-profile marketing campaign to raise awareness about mental illness and the possible treatments for patients. The ads feature actor William Bryant, …

Resolve to Make Real Nutrition a New Year Priority

A new year signals a chance to renew your commitment to healthier eating, but many of the most popular diets, like the keto diet and paleo diet, eliminate entire food groups, which can cause you to fall short on nutrients …

Go On a Culinary Adventure in Your Own City

A new decade deserves a break from your old routine. Don’t start 2020 by continuing to go to the same few restaurants because they are your favs, close by, or fit in your budget. Expand your horizon and your entire …

House drug bill dooms medical research

House lawmakers recently voted to pass the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act," which would enable government officials to set the price of lifesaving medicines. The bill would reduce pharmaceutical companies' revenues by a staggering $1 trillion over the coming decade.

Big Pharma doesn't deserve all the hate

Americans loathe the pharmaceutical industry. It ranks dead last in a recent Gallup poll that tracks the public's opinion of 25 different sectors.

Civil Rights Icon & Congressman John Lewis Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer

Civil rights icon and US Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia known for fighting for our rights has been diagnosed with the greatest fight of his life, stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his office announced Sunday.

Make Your Weight Loss Goals a Reality

Losing weight is a highly personal journey as a wide range of factors can affect a person’s ability to do so. There’s no one approach to weight loss; rather, the best approach is the one that fits your life and …

Simple Ways a Keto-Friendly Diet Can Set You Up for Success

Chances are you’ve heard of the keto diet. Its popularity has soared in recent years, adding it to the list of diets many people try, especially in the New Year. The keto diet is founded on the belief that when …

Are You Getting All Your Vitamins? Revamping Your Diet in 2020

Getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need each day is one of the most important things you can do to feel your best.

10 Doctor-Recommended Health Tips for the New Year

Four in 10 adults in the U.S. have two or more chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While certain conditions and risk factors are beyond one’s control, the new year is the perfect time to …

Looking for a Healthy New Year’s Resolution? Don’t Overlook Your Eyes

The most ambitious time of year is upon us: the time to set New Year’s resolutions.

For Healthier Eating, Grill More in the New Year

Planning to follow a trendy diet like keto in 2020 or simply want to eat right? There’s good news -- grilling can be a great option for you to kickstart eating healthier in the new year. Indeed, the American Heart …

Why a Personalized Diet Can Help You Achieve Better Results

From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness.

Memorial Village ER Offering Free Flu Vaccinations January 1-15

Memorial Village Emergency Room is offering Free Flu Vaccines to anyone who hasn’t gotten their flu shot yet for the first two weeks of January 2020.

Bystander CPR Less Common in Hispanic Neighborhoods

Receiving CPR from a bystander can double the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. But you're less likely to get this help – and less likely to survive – if your heart stops in a Hispanic neighborhood, a new study …