Regional Medical Center Celebrates National We Wear Red Day
Today is National We Wear Red Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about heart disease which is the largest killer of women in our communities
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Vaughan Regional Hospital Opens New High Tech Lab
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new state of the art laboratory — is helping a Selma hospital save lives — in fight the against the nation’s leading cause of death. Vaughan Regional Medical Center’s new catheterization laboratory — puts a life-saving resource — in the heart of the Selma and Dallas County community. Dr. Steven Allyn is an Interventional…
Fitness Advice from a 75-year old Distance Runner
The Motivation for Dr. Hank Williford to Compete in 65 triathlons and Hundreds of 5K's.
Dr. Hank Williford is a Professor Emeritus at Auburn University Montgomery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and a certified exercise physiologist. He has completed over 65 triathlons and several hundred runs from 5K’s to marathon. As a high school biology teacher at Pinson Valley, Alabama he coached wrestling, and his teams won three consecutive…
Heart & Lung Study Underway in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A research study underway in Dallas County aims to prevent heart and lung disease in rural areas. Rural areas like Dallas County tend to be some of the most under-served in the country when it comes to healthcare. “Most people that live in rural areas don’t have access to medical research,” said Dr. Suzanne Judd….
Medical Breakthroughs: Your Work Schedule and Chances of Catching COVID-19
A new study suggests people who work outside a regular 9 to 5 schedule are at greater risk for catching covid-19. British researchers believe odd work hours impact the circadian clock- weakening the body’s immune system. They found shift workers are nearly 2 and a half times more likely to test positive for coronavirus. Being exposed to secondhand smoke could…
Medical Breakthroughs: Brain Health+ Benefits of Starting School Early + Heart Disease and Airplane seating during COVID
Where you live could impact your brain health. Researchers in Wisconsin say older adults who live in higher poverty areas have a greater risk of cognitive decline. According to their study- those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods showed more brain shrinkage on scans. They were also less likely to perform well on memory tests. A new study shows the positive impact…
Medical Breakthroughs: COVID-19 and Heart Disease+Children Dental Care+Bladder Cancer Drug
COVID-19 poses an extra danger to patients with heart disease and doctors think there should be a system for getting those at the highest risk vaccinated first. The American College of Cardiology recommends patients with advanced cardiovascular disease be prioritized over those with conditions that are well managed. The pandemic may be getting in the way of children’s dental care….
Medical Breakthroughs: Parkinson’s Monitoring System+Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy+White Flour Effect on Heart Disease
A high-tech monitoring system could help doctors treat Parkinson’s disease. A team of scientists tested a smartwatch on hundreds of patients to capture their movement and tremors throughout the day. by tracking fluctuations and patterns, doctors could adjust medication schedules for the best treatment. A study in Denmark finds women with multiple sclerosis may not be at higher risk for…
Pay It Forward: LaTonya Duncan of Millbrook
The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring LaTonya Duncan of Millbrook. She’s the founder of the non-profit 1Heart, an organization devoted to educating young men and women in the River Region about heart disease while using fashion to keep them engaged. Duncan was in her early 40’s when she had a stroke five years ago. Her own…
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS: Exercise may decrease cancer odds + Meditation may help prevent heart disease
Research tracking hundreds of thousands of adults suggests those who get two and a half to five hours of moderate intensity exercise a week are less likely to develop seven kinds of cancer. The physical activity was linked to a lower risk of colon cancer in men and a lower risk of breast, endometrial, kidney and other cancers in women….
