Cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, a process triggered by mutations in the cells’ genes. As these cells multiply, they cluster to form tumors or crowd out healthy cells in the bloodstream. People in some families have what is known as hereditary cancer syndrome, a…

Severe obesity is a dangerous health problem that is often associated with many other serious health conditions, including high blood pressure (a leading cause of stroke), heart disease, diabetes and increased rates of cancer. Although the precise cause of severe obesity is not fully underst…

Keeping up with your health and wellness is as simple as 1, 2, 3 or 120 over 80 if you’re monitoring your blood pressure. Numbers play an important part in tracking your health and the more you know, the better you will understand how to stay in a healthy range.

Do you need to see a doctor? Not sure whether to go to an urgent care or the emergency room? Here are some guidelines.

Cabell Huntington Hospital’s (CHH) Senior Fracture Program has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing s…

Mountain Health Network (MHN) has entered into a joint venture with DASCO Home Medical Equipment to offer a more streamlined approach to providing home medical equipment to patients in West Virginia and Ohio.

Cigarette smoking is the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Each year 480,000, or one out of every five, deaths are caused by smoking.

Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement for the ninth year in a row. CHH has received this designation for as long as the award has been available to the public.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine the spotlight on an often misunderstood disease. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in 10 Americans, or more than 30 million people, have diabetes. Another 84 million adults in the United States ar…

“This is the first time my foot has actually hit the ground in over 30 years,” said an enthusiastic Gary Hill. He is the first patient in the Tri-State Region to have a complex, hip fusion converted to total hip replacement using the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System™.

Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication, occurs when the body’s response to infection causes inflammation to tissues and organs. This inflammation can trigger a cascade of changes that can damage multiple organ systems, causing them to fail. Risk of death increases up to 8% for e…

The arrival of a new baby can be an exciting time for parents and their families. And once baby arrives, everyone shares one common goal: ensuring the health and safety of the newborn.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.