Starting this month in Kentucky, the letter you receive with your mammogram results will tell you whether you have dense breast tissue. Why does it matter? Dense breast tissue can…
As summer and mosquito season hit full steam, many women who are pregnant, or couples who are considering becoming pregnant, may have concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. As new…
Walking is the simplest way to get fit — you can do it anywhere, anytime. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, which is equivalent to walking just over…
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), being open about your sexual identity has driven many decisions and conversations in your life. One place it’s important to be…
I was 14 when the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which included Mia Hamm, put the world on notice that female athletes could be an important part of the athletic…
Heavy purses, totes and messenger bags put a lot of stress on your bones, joints and muscles without you even realizing it. Over time, they can cause permanent damage and…
Despite the date on the calendar being June, the meteorologists are warning of a heat wave. Are you prepared for these hot and humid days? “As temperatures are expected to…
There’s more to stroke recovery than building back your body. There are mental and social components that sometimes aren’t talked about much. But with the support of fellow stroke survivors,…
Did you know as many as 40 percent of cancerous lumps in the breast are found during a self-check? Are you checking yourself every month? The best time to do…
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is responsible for more deaths in the U.S. than HIV. Baby boomers make up 75 percent of all HCV cases, yet 80 percent do not consider…
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does the smile look even? Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drop down? Speech: Does the person have trouble…
Norton Healthcare is the first health care provider in the region to use the latest in image-guided laser technology to treat brain tumors and lesions in the brain. NeuroBlate laser…