Augusta University HealthWhen it comes to cardiovascular health, eating low-fat, nutrient-rich food and getting plenty of physical activity are effective ways to promote wellness, including normal blood...
No type of cancer affects more people than skin cancer — one in five Americans will develop it by the time they’re 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. The silver lining...
From the more traditional snack buffets at work to everybody-bring-a-dish dinners at a relative’s house, you have the chance to sample all kinds of tasty (and unfamiliar) treats...
Awaiting the arrival of your baby is an exciting and joyful time, but it is also one filled with uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic can certainly factor into the fear of the...
What you need to know if you’re shouldering this painful condition. Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that makes it difficult to move your arm. It affects 2% to 5% of...
The membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord do important work to protect your nervous system. Bacteria, viruses and other factors can infect the fluid surrounding these...
‘Tis the season for sniffling, sneezing and wheezing, but how can you tell the difference between allergies or a sinus infection? Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, occurs when one...
This April, during the federally sanctioned National Donate Life Month, LifeLink of Georgia and Augusta University Health honor the spirit of those individuals who make...
If you are around kids regularly, you’ve probably been asked, “Can eating too many bananas kill you?” And you’ve probably responded, “No, just like mixing Pop Rocks or Mentos...
1. Almost 50% of women age 40 or older have dense breast tissue. Your breasts have fibrous and glandular tissue, as well as fat tissue. Fibrous tissue is connective, helping...