Health Team Coverage

Vaping will make you more susceptible to the coronavirus
Doctors have a warning about teens vaping -- not only does it put your teen at risk for a serious coronavirus infection, but doctors say that more teens are ending up in the hospital with lung injuries related to E-cigarette use.

There is no getting 'back to normal,' experts say. The sooner we accept that, the better
As 2020 slides into and probably infects 2021, try to take heart in one discomfiting fact: Things are most likely never going "back to normal."

It's not too late to get your flu shot
The flu shot is an important public service during flu season. It protects you and the people around you.

Report grades NC hospitals and some Triangle facilities received high marks
Some of the safest hospitals in North Carolina are in the Triangle, according to the latest hospital safety report released Wednesday.

Dr. Mask: It's only a matter of time before the measles are in NC
Measles is a growing concern across the country. Dr. Mask says the measles are not in North Carolina yet, but it is a concern.

Pollen tracker: Monitor Raleigh's pollen count
Spring is officially here. For some people, that means allergy season.

Dr. Mask explains the signs and symptoms of stroke
A publicist for Luke Perry says the "Riverdale" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" star died Monday after suffering a massive stroke.

Dr. Brenda Armstrong remembered as trailblazer
Local activist and physician Dr. Brenda Armstrong died Sunday at age 69. Armstrong served the Duke University School of Medicine for more than 20 years as an associate dean for admissions and recently as a senior associate dean for student diversity, recruitment and retention.

'Emerging adults' suffer from increased stress
N.C. State psychology professor and Ph.D recipient Shevaun Neupert led a study involving 106 students, mostly between the ages of 18 to 22, in which participants regularly filled out questionnaires to track their stress levels and how old it made them feel.

'Emerging adults' suffer from increased stress
The college years can be a very stress-filled time for 'emerging adults,' who are transitioning from their parents' care to independence.

Needle-free allergy treatment can be effective for many
A newer allergy treatment, called sublingual immunotherapy, can be easier than allergy shots for many.

Needle-free treatment effective for specific allergies
A newer allergy treatment, called sublingual immunotherapy, may help reduce symptoms for specific allergens like dust mites and some grasses.

How a hurricane could lead to a heart attack
Hurricane recovery can be an emotionally and physically challenging time. For those at risk, the experience could lead to a life-threatening heart issue.

How much walking someone has to do to be considered 'active'
Researchers say Americans appear to be walking more often than they were a decade ago -- but are they walking enough?

Are you walking enough to benefit your health?
WRAL's Dr. Allen Mask explains how to make sure your walking routine is really helping your heart.

As evacuees stay in shelters, stress levels can rise
As hurricane shelters begin to close, evacuees are forced into other accommodations, adding to worries about when they'll return home and what they'll find there.

Tips to avoid injuries, sickness during and after storms
The risk of getting sick during or after a major hurricane is real. Dr. Allen Mask has tips to prevent threats to your health.

Stock up on medication before Florence hits
With Hurricane Florence approaching, the potential for closed doctors' offices and pharmacies are among the challenges North Carolina residents could face.

Dr. Mask: The steps you must take for your health before a hurricane
"I'm telling my patients to make sure they have the medications that they need -- specifically the ones that can be life-threatening if they don't have them," ​​​​​​ said WRAL's Dr. Allen Mask.