As we sweat it out through the dog days of summer, I always think it's funny to start seeing back-to-school commercials on television when it's 90 degrees outside and more ads for lawn fertilizer, mulch and autumn supplies when the grass is still green and lush and the summer flowers are still ...
Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for "later" in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New research suggests younger generations are thinking about their cardiovascular health earlier and with greater ...
More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: "sitting is the new smoking." Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds. Research from the ...
Patients in Fayette County will gain expanded access to expert retina care starting in August with the opening of the WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital Retina Clinic, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. July 29, near the outpatient entrance of the clinic at 500 W. Berkeley St. Members of the ...
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition, mainly affecting the face, that causes redness, swelling, pain and changes in appearance. It is estimated that more than 16 million people in the United States have rosacea, according to the National Rosacea Society (NRS), but only about 1 million are ...
A new study found U.S. veterans exposed to Agent Orange face a higher risk of developing a rare and often overlooked form of melanoma that appears on the hands and feet, and under the nails. Researchers reported in "JAMA Dermatology" that veterans with documented exposure to the herbicide had ...
