health

The Richmond City Health Department’s annual Back to School Event for Richmond residents is Friday, August 25th, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Health Department Clinic located at 400…

Mosquito surveillance conducted along the borders of Henrico County and the City of Richmond have identified a large number of mosquito samples (pools) testing positive for West Nile virus. This…

Summer is in full gear and that means family outings at the pool or vacations to the beach. What that also means is safety – for adults and children! When…

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Viruses are a…

Stroke affects nearly 800,000 people each year, but did you know that 80% of all strokes can be prevented? Genetics aside, our lifestyle—what we eat, how active we are, and…

When it comes to healthy living, far too many believe we’re exempt from the facts and statistics. We disregard sobering data that serves as reminders that these very temples we…

Vascular surgery involves using medicine, surgical procedures and minimally invasive procedures with catheters to treat the blood vessels in your body, from the cardiac vessels near your heart to problems…

Are you seeking solutions for your New Year’s resolutions? According to the nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets, here are the top five food trends to help…

By Nathaniel Sillin The end of the year is a perennial period of self-reflection, and I enjoy partaking in setting a few New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, I’ve (more than once)…

By Janna M. Hall  Every January, local gyms see a surge in new member registrations. Heading into the new year ready to become a newer version of themselves, we see…