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  • Change is hard. And if you're trying to make a healthy change -- like losing weight or quitting smoking -- the challenge may seem monumental. This week,…
  • You may have heard the term "naturopathic medicine" as it is gaining in popularity. But what are the theories behind it? And what's the difference in a…
  • When a patient goes under hospice care, their well being and comfort is the priority. But in this stressful time, families are often unable to care for…
  • The year 2016 was full of developments in the world of health -- including some health studies that contradicted each other. This week on WRVO's health…
  • The Zika and Ebola epidemics have caused concern around the world about how to fight the spread of these diseases. But the way experts approached these…
  • Most medical researchers agree -- Exercise is good for you. But a recent study shows that most physicians do not have the training or expertise to help…
  • Much attention has been given to the dangers of driving while drunk. But, if you're sleep deprived and you get behind the wheel, it can be just as risky.…
  • Remember those circular purple bruises on swimmer Michael Phelps’ body during the summer Olympics? For many of us, that was the first time we heard…
  • The Centers for Disease Control says that 1 in every 13 adults in the U.S. has asthma. But now there's evidence asthma may be overdiagnosed and other…
  • For decades, Americans have been told to eat less salt and that sodium contributes to high blood pressure and the risk of heart attack and stroke. But…
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