Pink Eye

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 27, 2014 8:26 am

Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and can spread easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause.

Understanding ADHD

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 24, 2014 8:27 am

Does your child have trouble paying attention? Does he or she talk nonstop or have trouble staying still?  Does your child have a hard time controlling his or her behavior? For some children, these may be symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.

HELP BOOST THE BLOOD SUPPLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

VINTON TODAY
January 22, 2014 12:08 pm

Every two seconds, someone, somewhere needs blood; and while 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate, less than 10 percent of the eligible population actually donate.

What's your BP?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 22, 2014 8:26 am

Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as it circulates through your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause health problems if it stays high for a long time.

A Burning Issue: Handling Household Burns

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 20, 2014 7:56 am

Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. You might get burned by spilling coffee in your lap, touching a hot iron, or misusing certain cleaning products.

Cervical Cancer: The Preventable Gynecologic Cancer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 17, 2014 9:35 am

Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening tests and follow-up. It also can be cured when found and treated early. Vaccines are available to protect against the most common cause of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV).

Are You Heart-Smart?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 15, 2014 8:54 am

The five major symptoms of a heart attack are— -Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. -Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. -Chest pain or discomfort.

HIIT Is a HIT!

ISU RACHEL WALL
January 14, 2014 10:46 pm

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has listed High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as its top fit-ness trend for 2014. HIIT involves short bursts of activ-ity followed by a short period of rest or recovery.

The Diet That Is All Fluff

ISU RACHEL WALL
January 13, 2014 12:56 pm

Many crazy diets appear in the headlines. Some recent offerings include the feeding tube diet and the tapeworm diet. The latest diet to make headlines is the cotton ball diet, and the science behind it resembles the structure of cotton— unsupportive fluff.

Dating 101

ISU RACHEL WALL
January 13, 2014 12:20 pm

Americans throw out billions of pounds of food every year due to confusion about food expiration date label-ing practices, according to a recent report released by Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic and the Natural Resources Defense Council.