Health Topics

Vitamin C may ward off cataracts

New study shows that a healthy diet may delay onset and reduce severity.

Mammogram ‘call back’ is no reason to panic

Here’s what you should know if you are put on ‘breast imaging surveillance' after a mammogram.

Exercise for arthritis: 4 workouts to ease your joint pain

See how physical activity can benefit people with arthritis.

A Southerner’s guide to swimmer’s ear

Here’s what you need to know to prevent and to treat this malady.

Surprising benefits of the beard

Your fashionable facial hair might offer more than just Southern hipster flair.

Shedding light on the mysteries of lupus

Lupus is a disease of contradictions and mystery. Those with lupus know that getting out and staying active can reduce their symptoms, but too much sun can trigger a painful disease flare.

Keeping cancer drugs from causing heart damage

Tennessee woman tells her story of how an emerging medical discipline helped transform her cancer treatment.

Can integrative medicine help me?

We debunk the myths about complementary therapies and explain how they can supplement traditional treatments.

Blood pressure: How much do you know?

Our quiz tests your BP savvy.