You know the feeling, everyone around you is sneezing, achy, maybe even feverish. It may be enough to make you want to stay home from...

Once you recover from a cardiac event, such as a heart attack, you may be wondering if you’ll experience another. To help you feel more...

You’re achy, sneezing and complaining about a sore throat. Is it a cold or the flu? Well, there’s no way to know for sure, but Adam...

Menopause is sometimes called the “change of life” and there are a lot of changes going on in a woman’s body, both as menopause...

HICKORY, NC – October 24, 2016 – Catawba County residents J. Anthony “Tony” Rose and David J. Boone were named to The Order of the Long...

‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, delicious treats and special traditions. Unfortunately it’s also one of the busiest times for...

Dads, the thought of talking to your kids about underage drinking may be uncomfortable, but many experts agree that communication is...

Some of the things we use every day are potential hazards. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says that each...

Last year, Jane Denny, 66 of Conover became one of the first patients in the region to have an innovative new treatment for asthma called...

The American Heart Association estimates the prevalence of cardiovascular disease is as high as 70 percent in U.S. men and women between...

Not only is quitting smoking possible, it is the single most important thing you can do to improve the length and quality of your life....

Mary Powell eyes the tomatoes at the Hickory Farmers Market and makes a beeline to the vendor, hoping to buy plenty to store through the...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu season in the U.S. usually ranges from November through March, and...

Although it is a subject many individuals choose to avoid, it is extremely important to discuss your wishes for the end of life with your...

Indoor tanning exposes users to intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which damages the skin and can lead to skin cancer, including...

Whether you work outdoors or spend your workday inside an office there are hazards to every job, from repetitive injuries that cause...

There’s no denying that Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year. From the over-flowing bags of candy to the cute,...

HICKORY, NC – August 25, 2016 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has become one of the first hospitals in North Carolina to adopt...

Since being introduced over a century ago, the school nurse role has evolved, becoming increasingly more important. Back in 2008, the...

Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Block Procedure Offers a New Option for Migraine Headache Sufferers Migraine headaches are one of the most...