Health officials monitor upcoming flu season

October 19, 2018

There are hopeful signs the current flu season won’t be as widespread or deadly as last year, said an infectious disease expert with Vidant Medical Center.

However, it doesn’t matter how contained or widespread flu outbreaks may be, the best way to combat the disease is to get a flu…

Virtual reality therapy helps treat common phobias

September 20, 2018

Dick Tracey did not have to visit a tall building to get over his fear of heights. He put on a virtual reality headset.

Through VR, he rode an elevator to a high-rise atrium that looked so real he fell to his knees.

“I needed to search with my hand for something solid around me,” he…

Study speculates about mind-altering breast milk

August 30, 2018

CHICAGO — Marijuana’s main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers’ breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S. women are using pot during pregnancy and afterward.

Experts said the ingredient, THC, has chemical properties that could allow…

Program pairs students, seniors to combat ageism

August 23, 2018

WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Victoria Kozar, like many students, met one of her best friends while in college.

The now 23-year-old, who attended Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, said she and Beth lived in the same building and spent hours talking about everything from boyfriends to baking.

Her…

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Multi-gene test may find risk for heart disease

August 16, 2018

WASHINGTON — You know your cholesterol, your blood pressure ... your heart gene score? Researchers say a new way of analyzing genetic test data may one day help identify people at high risk of a youthful heart attack in time to help.

Today, gene testing mostly focuses on rare mutations in one…

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Nash UNC heart care accredited

October 01, 2018

Nash UNC Health Care has earned its fourth recognition for heart care this year.

The American College of Cardiology recognized Nash UNC Health Care this month with the ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation for its work with percutaneous coronary intervention and…

Boice-Willis, Nash UNC sign coverage agreement

August 31, 2018

For the past few years, employees at Nash UNC Health Care were not able to receive affordable care at Nash County’s largest medical practice, but that situation will change beginning on Saturday.

A new agreement between Nash UNC Health Care and the Boice-Willis Clinic will allow employees of…

Hospice continues mission of care

August 26, 2018

The Nash County Home Health Agency may have been sold recently to a third-party provider, but the Nash UNC Health Care Hospice and Palliative Care program is still doing business the way it has been doing for more than 30 years.

“I think some people were confused by the coverage of the recent…

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