Health and Medicine

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Visitors often come to West Virginia expecting mountain breezes and cooler temperatures, but the state’s humid summers can make outdoor adventures far more demanding than the thermometer suggests. Whether exploring a state park, attending a county fair, paddling one of the state’s rivers, or hiking in the New River Gorge National Park … Read more

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — One of the West Virginia’s best-known medical practices will begin operating under a new name this week as the Robert C. Byrd Clinic officially becomes “WVSOM Health” on July 1. Officials at the W.Va. School of Osteopathic Medicine say the transition is designed to more closely unite patient care, physician education, and … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Perhaps most people think of Charleston‘s drinking water as beginning in the Elk River, though researchers point out that it actually starts much farther upstream. According to a new analysis by scientists at Yale University and the University of Massachusetts, thousands of small mountain streams flowing into the Elk River watershed contribute … Read more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, medical professionals warn that the holiday also brings a predictable surge in emergency room visits for serious hand injuries. According to B. Seth Powers, a certified hand therapist and assistant professor in the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the West Virginia University … Read more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins University have launched a new $7 million research partnership to address some of the state’s most pressing health and environmental challenges and help researchers compete for major federal grants. Announced Friday during a meeting of the WVU Board of Governors, the initiative will support collaborative research … Read more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As West Virginia experiences a cultural and economic shift toward recreation, researchers at West Virginia University have discovered even better news about active living. A study by researchers at the university in Morgantown found a greater-than-expected association between increased sitting time and adverse pregnancy outcomes—including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia—among women who sit more … Read more

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing will host its fourth annual day camp on Saturday, June 6, for high school students who are interested in exploring nursing as a career. During the free one-day event, students can experience what it’s like to be a nursing student by participating in hands-on … Read more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The scenic country roads for which West Virginia is beloved can become much less welcoming as our eyes age, especially when conditions such as fog and winding mountain highways come into play. Changing weather and lighting can make life even more difficult for people with eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular … Read more