Augusta University HealthJust like anything in life, sun exposure is a bit of a mixed bag. We all know that too much time spent absorbing those UVA and UVB rays can lead to damaged skin, which in time can...
If you have a food allergy, there’s really only one treatment: Just don’t eat the food. “But that’s not always so simple,” said Dr. Anthony Bonitatibus, an...
For people experiencing hearing loss, sometimes it’s all about denial. “That hits the nail right on the head,” said Dr. Sarah King, an audiologist with Augusta...
If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably not getting enough sleep. According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of...
Experts tell us that fish is an important part of a healthy diet, but how can you tell whether the fresh fish you’re buying is safe? Follow these U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
If you’re an Augustan, one thing is certain: Come the first week in April, you’re ready to escape the tourists of Masters Week – just so you can become one yourself. Yes, you have...
Many of us have been there: Three months into the New Year, and the health behaviors we resolved to adopt a few months ago haven’t stuck and we’re not seeing results. Those of us...
Scratchy throat, sneezing, irritated eyes: all signals to the arrival of spring and seasonal allergies. Still, don’t reach for the trusty tried and true allergy reliever just yet...
Let’s get happy, y’all, by focusing on better sleep, more energy and less anxiety “The ingredients are simple,” said Dr. Ramon Parrish, a primary care physician...
Are you up-to-date on the screening tests you need for your health? Health screening tests help you stay healthy and find problems early so you can take action. It’s important to...