Augusta University HealthHigh school seniors have a lot on their “To Do” list. From graduation plans, to applying to college, to getting the highest score on the SAT/ACT possible, it can be a tough task...
On the list of the top 10 things to do on your day off, a colonoscopy sure isn’t one of them. If you’re 50 or older, guidelines recommend that you get a colonoscopy every 10 years...
According to data from federal studies, on average, most people have about 3 days a month where they experience poor mental health. It’s those days when you have zero motivation...
If you’re overweight or have diabetes, sugar substitutes can sound like a great way to literally have your cake and eat it too. “That’s often the assumption,” said Andy Yurechko...
Pregnant women get advice from pretty much everyone they see. The number-one advice? What they should eat. So what should really be on your plate? We talked to Dr. Manish Jain, an...
Dr. Shaheen Islam, Division Director of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Augusta University Health, makes his living caring for people’s lung-related disorders. So a...
If you have a heart condition, cardiac catheterization may be in your future. But what exactly is it? “Cardiac catheterization is a broad term that covers a variety of different...
Nearly 5 percent of the U.S. population identify as LGBTQ, according to the latest poll by Gallup. But if you aren’t talking to your doctor about your sexual orientation, you...
Dr. Ryan DeCoonsIf you are someone who suffers from joint pain, you may have noticed changes in the severity of this pain associated with changes in the weather. You may also have a friend or...
It’s a golf tournament with a name that shows how much fun golfers will have playing and how much fun the committee has planning it. “Everyone likes to support a good cause,” said...