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Appeals court upholds 1998 tobacco dealSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:00pm.READ MORE: Third rabies case of 2012 reported in New Hanover CountySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 11:01am.READ MORE:
A third case of rabies has been confirmed by New Hanover County Animal Control Services. On Monday, ACS officers responded to the area of Yellow Daisy Drive and captured a fox that chased nearby residents and attacked their dog.
Full story... » Second case of rabies confirmed in New Hanover Co.Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 2:17pm.READ MORE:
New Hanover County Animal Control Services has confirmed the second case of rabies for 2012 in New Hanover County. ACS officers took custody of a fox, after it attacked a resident in the area of East Seaview Road and Myrtle Grove Road on Friday, February 17.
Full story... » FDA to investigate safety of inhalable caffeineSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:59am.READ MORE: PPD recognized for expertise in clinical researchSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:38am.READ MORE:
Demonstrating its expertise in clinical research, Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) today announced that PharmaTimes magazine has named a team of PPD researchers the 2012 Clinical Team of the Year.
Full story... » First reported child flu fatality for 2011-12 seasonSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:35am.READ MORE:
North Carolina has reported its first child death from flu for the 2011-2012 flu season. A six-year old died on Feb. 4 of complications from an influenza infection.
Full story... » Teens gather at NC legislature to tout reduced teen smoking ratesSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 9:28pm.READ MORE:
More than 300 young people gathered at the
North Carolina Legislature to highlight successes in reducing teen
smoking rates while health lobbyists urged lawmakers to provide a
steady funding source again for prevention programs.
Full story... » NC Supreme Court weighs trials for hospital billsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 12:58pm.READ MORE: STUDY: Switching to water, diet beverages can tip the scalesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 11:11am.READ MORE: |
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