Humans Can Identify More Than 1 Trillion Smells

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 9, 2014 1:01 pm

Humans can distinguish more than 1 trillion scents, according to new research. The findings show that our sense of smell is far more discriminating than previously thought.

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 7, 2014 8:46 am

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Some health effects caused by HPV can be prevented with vaccines.

Organ Donation: Pass it On

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 2, 2014 9:59 am

A gift with a major impact—one that will long be remembered with gratitude—takes just a bit of preparation. When you become an organ donor, you can save the lives of up to 8 people.

How Loud Is Too Loud?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 31, 2014 8:47 am

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) occurs when tiny sensory hair cells in our inner ears are damaged by noises that are too loud and that last for too long.

Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 28, 2014 9:58 am

Your kidneys aren’t very big—each is about the size of your fist—but they do important work. They keep you healthy by maintaining just the right balance of water and other substances inside your body.

Get Seizure Smart

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 27, 2014 8:36 am

About 1 out of 10 people has had a seizure. That means seizures are common, and one day you might need to help someone during or after a seizure. But would you know what to do? First aid for seizures involves keeping the person safe until the seizure stops by itself.

Hib Vaccine: Is your child protected?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 24, 2014 8:38 am

Make sure your child gets all doses of Hib vaccine for best protection against Hib disease. Hib bacteria can cause severe diseases like meningitis (an infection of the fluid and lining around the brain and spinal cord).

Study Points to Possible Blood Test For Memory Decline, Alzheimer’s

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 21, 2014 8:20 am

A new study identified a set of 10 compounds in the blood that might be used to identify older adults at risk for developing memory deficits or Alzheimer’s disease.

Pneumonia - Types and Causes

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 19, 2014 10:16 am

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is usually caused by viruses or bacteria. It is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years of age worldwide.

Free smoking cessation classes set for March 23-27

VINTON TODAY
March 18, 2014 11:00 am

A free program to help people stop smoking is being offered again n Vinton.  The five-day program begins Sunday March 23, and continues through Thursday, March 27, from 7 to 8 p.