Have you been checking your blood pressure at home? Perhaps it was checked at your recent doctor visit. It can be concerning to find it elevated, because we know that elevated blood pressure increases your risk for cardiovascular events, heart disease, heart failure, strokes, and dementia. What is high blood pressure? How does it happen? How can we prevent it? What can we do about it? Keep reading so we can walk-through the answers to these questions. […]
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January 22, 2026
Dr. Chad Hughett Discusses Histoplasmosis in a WVLT Interview
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January 21, 2026
New Genetic Cancer Screening: What Patients Should Know
Genetic cancer screening is rapidly evolving, and these advances are starting to shape everyday primary care. Three key developments stand out: 1. More Personalized Risk Estimates New tools like polygenic risk scores combine many tiny genetic variations to better predict a person’s risk for cancers such as breast or colorectal cancer. This may eventually allow […]
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December 10, 2025
Steps for a Happy and Healthy December
As December arrives—bringing colder temperatures, busy schedules, and more time spent indoors—it also marks one of the most important months for public health awareness. Respiratory viruses circulate more heavily, family gatherings increase exposure, and healthcare systems experience predictable seasonal strain. From a medical standpoint, two of the most effective tools we have for protecting […]
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September 23, 2025
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What Every Man Should Know
September marks prostate cancer awareness month, an important time to shine a spotlight on one of the most common cancers affecting men. Prostate cancer will impact 1 in 8 men during their lifetime, and while the risk increases with age, early detection and healthy lifestyle choices can make a major difference in outcomes. Why awareness […]
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July 30, 2025
GO FOR A WALK
Regular exercise has been shown to have many health benefits. There is evidence that being sedentary may be an even stronger predictor of mortality than risks factors such as smoking, hypertension, and diabetes. Walking is an easy exercise that most everyone can do and requires no special equipment. The American Heart Association recommends adults get […]
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May 5, 2025
Hearing Loss and Hearing Test
Hearing loss affects millions of people, and the prevalence increases with age. Hearing loss can cause miscommunication, frustration, anxiety, and it can even contribute to memory loss and dementia. Hearing tests are easy, comfortable, and affordable. Ask your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following. It may be time for a […]
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April 10, 2025
Information you need about the Shingles Vaccine
Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, results from a reactivation of the chickenpox virus that has resided in your nerve cells since the original chickenpox infection. Upon reactivation, the virus travels down the nerve endings to produce the characteristic rash seen with shingles. It is estimated that up to 30% of persons in the United […]
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March 19, 2025
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, which is a time set aside from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight healthy nutrition habits. The theme this year is Food Connects Us, which highlights the connection between health, access, traditions, and food across all stages of life. Food Connects Us through our heritage, culture, and traditions. […]
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March 12, 2025
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and I wanted to answer some questions about screening . What is colon and rectal cancer screening? Colon and rectal cancer screening is a way that doctors check the colon and rectum for signs of cancer or growths (called polyps) that might become cancer. It is done in […]
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