Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the main reason for adult disability in the United States. According to the National...

Colleen’s sister, who was also in town, was complaining of a headache and her father, Paris Fortner, got up to retrieve some headache...

According to Duke University School of Medicine researchers, neck pain is a very common complaint impacting 30 to 50 percent of adults in...

Keep your grains “whole grains.” Use brown or wild rice, whole grain or multigrain pasta, whole grain bread and crackers, and high fiber...

According to the Administration on Aging, Older Americans Month has been designated to “appreciate and celebrate the vitality and...

Fortunately, most fast food chains have conformed to offering healthier alternatives and now have better options, such as grilled chicken...

Injuries are the number one killer of kids in the United States, and 9,000 families lose a child every year to a preventable injury....

Have you ever noticed how relaxed and good you feel after laughing at a funny movie, television program, or humorous event? It seems...

You have heard the phrase, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” It’s 100 percent accurate when we are talking about our brains. We take...

The carpal tunnel supplies the fingers with the ability to flex and feel. When CTS occurs, it usually comes on slowly overtime, though...

Anna Wallace of Conover has a large family. She has given birth to five children in three different hospitals, and those experiences have...

In 2010, about 3.3 million reports were made to child protective services regarding the safety and well-being of approximately 5.9...

Jacques Txuj Ci Moua, M.D., is a Catawba Valley Family Medicine (CVFM) physician practicing at the CVFM-Northeast Hickory office. He is a...

Julie Stallings had a normal pregnancy and December 13, 2011 was just a normal day, or so she thought. With the holidays approaching, she...

“Quality patient care translates into lives saved,” said Sidney Smith, Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...

As an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center pledges to provide additional educational...

If the signs get worse or don’t go away, call your provider or go right to the hospital. Remember, getting help quickly is the best thing...

Store medications in a safe location, out of sight and reach of children. Never refer to medication as candy. Close child restraint caps...

Eating the right foods and maintaining an active lifestyle can help, but regular screening and testing are the best ways to catch colon...

“Tommy is a very unassuming man and he is loyal to a fault,” said Doug MacMillan, Administrator, Facilities Management. “He would do...