5/1/2012
So many West Virginians have Type-2 Diabetes, and medical research around the state is focused on the disease. One West Virginia University study is looking at a frequent side effect of Diabetes -- Depression. Dr. Rolly Sullivan has more in this WVU Health Report.

4/17/2012
The rules have changed for students getting immunizations. Two vaccines that used to be recommended are now required for incoming seventh and twelfth graders for the upcoming school year. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains what vaccines your child must get now in this WVU Health Report.

3/21/2012
A medical breakthrough in the operating room is making surgery much less invasive for women. More doctors are using minimally invasive da Vinci surgery, also called robotic assisted surgery, for women with gynecological problems. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains in this WVU Health Report.

3/5/2012
If you were at high risk for breast cancer, but you didn't actually HAVE breast cancer, would you consider radical surgery to cut your risk? For many women, the answer is yes. Dr. Rolly Sullivan has more about prophylactic mastectomy in this WVU Health Report.

2/21/2012
Your shoulders carry a lot of weight. You rely on them from everything from shoveling snow to combing your hair. But over use can result in a painful immobilizing injury. In this WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how to prevent one of the more common shoulder injuries—shoulder overuse injury.

2/21/2012
Open kidney surgery is considered one of the most painful procedures because of the large incision that must be made to remove a tumor or kidney. But a less painful option is becoming more available—robotic assisted surgery. In this WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains the benefits of robotic kidney surgery.

2/20/2012
Are you a smoker worried about lung cancer? X-rays have been the primary screening tool for lung cancer, but often don't detect the cancer until it's too far along. But a recent study shows that CT Scans are detecting lung cancer earlier and saving lives. And now WVU Healthcare is offering Lung Cancer CT Scan screenings for just $99 with a physician referral. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains in this WVU Healtcare Health Report.

1/9/2012
Poison control centers across the country have seen an increase in calls about a new designer drug known as "bath salts." These are not the bath salts you use in your bath tub, but a synthetic stimulant known as MDPV, that are marketed as bath salts through a legal loophole. In this week's West Virginia Health Report, Dr. Joe Prudhomme explains what "bath salts" are and why you should avoid them.

12/20/2011
We all know that CPR can save someone's life. And if you've been CPR trained -- you are probably familiar with a lifesaving tool called an AED -- or Automatic External Defibrillator. In the case of sudden cardiac death, anyone can use an AED to shock someone back to life. In this week's West Virginia Health Report, Dr. Joe Prudhomme explains that AEDs are now showing up in more and more schools around West Virginia.

12/12/2011
Childhood poisoning by medications in children age five and under is on the rise. A recent study shows that visits to the emergency room for poisoning by medicines increased 30 percent from 2001 to 2008. In this week's West Virginia Health Report, Dr. Joe Prudhomme explains how to prevent childhood medication poisoning.

12/5/2011
When the winter wind blows - frigid temperatures aren't the only assault on the human body. The dry air that comes in with the cold is a prime cause of winter discomfort. How can we prepare ourselves for the onslaught? Here's Dr. John Phillips with some answers in this week's West Virginia Health Report.

11/28/2011
The Centers for Disease Control could soon release new recommendations for the human papilloma virus or H-P-V vaccine. And that means parents would be advised to not only get their daughters vaccinated, but now their sons too. In this week's West Virginia Health Report, Dr. John Phillips explains why boys should also be vaccinated for HPV.

11/21/2011
The danger of concussion injury is present in almost any sport. How can teammates, coaches and parents prevent a sports injury from becoming a lifelong disability? Here's Dr. Rolly Sullivan with some answers in this week's West Virginia Health Report.

11/14/2011
Lots of us use wood stoves to ward off the winter chill inside our homes. But what about OUTSIDE our homes? Does burning wood create an air pollution problem? Dr. Rolly Sullivan has some answers in this week's West Virginia Health Report.

11/10/2011
Lots of young people are delaying parenthood until the time is right. But when unforeseen circumstances intervene -- young men can take steps to preserve their ability to father a child. Here's a look at male infertility and what doctors are doing to treat it.

11/10/2011
Infertility is a very common problem. Among couples -- 20 percent have problems conceiving a child. In about 40 percent of those cases -- the problem is with the male half of the couple. Here's a look at ways specialists can help men become dads.

11/9/2011
With the chill of winter soon upon us, it's time to get your flu shot. This year, it's even easier. You can get the flu vaccine right at your local pharmacy. Dr. Rolly Sullivan has details in this week's West Virginia Health Report.

10/31/2011
People with diabetes are at high risk for developing Peripheral Artery Disease. Reduced blood flow to the feet can impair the ability to fight infection. Worst case scenario -- the patient can lose his or her foot. But doctors who specialize in interventional radiology are doing wonders to prevent this from happening. Here's Dr. Joe Prudhomme with more in this week's West Virginia Health Report.

10/24/2011
According to government statistics, about 20-million American women have had a hysterectomy -- the surgical removal of the uterus. Very often, doctors recommend hysterectomy to women who suffer from uterine fibroids. But now -- thanks to a field of medicine called Interventional Radiology -- there's an alternative to hysterectomy. Here's Dr. Joe Prudhomme explains in this week's West Virginia Health Report

10/3/2011
Liver cancer is the third most common cancer in the world. Like most cancers, it is commonly treated with radiation -- but the results are often less-than-ideal. But now, doctors who specialize in interventional radiology are treating liver cancer with much better results. Here's Dr. Kathy Moffett to explain in this week's West Virginia Health Report.

9/29/2011
Storing your medications in a cool dry place could be more important than you thought. In fact, extreme temperatures may have a big impact on your medicine's effectiveness. In this week's West Virginia Health Report, Dr. John Phillips explains why you need to be careful where you store your medications.

9/19/2011
Common chemicals found in everything from microwave popcorn bags to nonstick cookware appear to be associated with a higher risk of arthritis, according to a recent WVU study. 50 thousand adults were studied in the Parkersburg area -- where chemicals have been found contaminating groundwater. In this week's West Virginia Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains what the study's findings mean for the rest of us.

9/13/2011
With headlines about West Virginia leading the nation in deaths caused by prescription pain killers—Many patients are afraid to take the drugs out of fear they'll become addicted. Some doctors are reluctant to prescribe opioids (oh-pee-oidz) like oxycontin and codeine for the same reason. In this week's West Virginia Health Report, Dr. John Phillips explains the dilemma of treating pain and "opiophobia."

8/30/2011
Millions of Americans, especially women, suffer with the debilitating pain of migraine headaches. While there is no cure for migraines, there are medications and other treatments to help you feel better.

8/25/2011
More than 28 million people suffer from migraine headaches. These intense headaches with debilitating pain are more common in women, with one in five women suffering from migraines. In this West Virginia Health Report two part series on Migraine headaches, Dr. Joe Prudhomme explains the most common migraine triggers.