Daily Dose: Pope Leo XIV plans lung nodule surgery, food safety confidence hits record low and why sleep changes as you age

A health story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Health · North Carolina · October 12, 2026

From WCNC Charlotte

Health headlines for Monday, Oct. 12 include Pope Leo XIV preparing for surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung and explaining why sleep gets harder with age.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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