“Technology isn’t good or bad—it really comes down to how people use it,” said Dr. Dale Peeples, a psychiatrist at Augusta University Health who works with young adults and...
Two of the many great things about living in Augusta are the access we have to excellent health care and an incredible range of great places to eat. Right now, the people that...
It’s probably not something most guys talk about—or even admit to themselves—if they suddenly feel a lump or an unusual firmness in their testicles. “We all do it,” said Dr. Zach...
Augusta University Health’s second annual Unite in the Fight Against Cancer walk gave cancer survivors and their loved ones a sense of family, unity and support from the community...
What is social distancing? Social distancing applies to everyone. It is the limiting of people in groups. Ways to practice social distancing include: Working from home Schooling...
Pregnancy and the first weeks of motherhood can be joyous, but they also carry significant risks of cardiovascular or mental health complications. In Georgia, the danger that...
Understand the difference between enjoying alcohol responsibly and relying on it in an unhealthy way. Drinking too much in one evening can result in a variety of negative...
Augusta is a wonderland of gorgeous outdoor spaces, including parks, trails, lakes, woods and the Savannah River, to name a few. If you’re not exercising regularly, now is as good...
When it comes to mortality, coronavirus—or COVID-19 —varies depending on an individual’s age. Below is the most recent summary from the CDC for mortality based on an...
What is allergic rhinitis? As your nose filters, warms and adds moisture to the air you breathe, it is exposed to a wide array of allergens, such as pollen, mold and animal dander...