6/11/2013
Social Media has changed the parenting game and it's hard to know how to handle it. Dr. Christi Cooper-Lehki gives advice on how to monitor your child's social media use in this WVU Health Report.

5/29/2013
Simple things like sitting in a chair comfortably can be very difficult for children with spinal deformities. But it doesn't have to be that way. As Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains in this WVU Health Report, spinal deformities can be corrected to greatly improve a child's quality of life.

4/30/2013
There's a new way to have your blood pressure taken. It's called Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring. It's a device that monitors your blood pressure throughout the day -- instead of just once in the doctor's office. The result is much more accurate -- and possibly even life-saving.

4/2/2013
A recent study found that 95% of us surf the web, text, or watch TV right before going to bed. Is your technology keeping you awake? Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains in this WVU Health Report that interacting with our gadgets could be a prescription for insomnia.

4/2/2013
There's a changing trend in primary care designed to improve your health called "Your Medical Home." It's a patient centered, team based approach focused on giving you the best medical care, even when you're not in the doctor's office. In this week's WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains the importance of having a "medical home."

3/19/2013
Nearly 15 million Americans over the age of 50 have an eye disease that blurs objects directly in front of them. It's calle age-related macular degeneration and in its advanced stages can make reading, driving, and recognizing faces nearly impossible. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains what can be done to treat this disease in this WVU Health Report.

3/4/2013
Women face specific risks of heart disease but the advice doctors give women to prevent heart disease can also be used by men to stay healthy. In this week's WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how a small change in your lifestyle can make a big difference.

2/19/2013
Botox is not just for wrinkles, in fact the product has become increasingly popular to help chronic migraine sufferers. In this WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains why Botox could be the answer for people with migraines.

2/5/2013
Heart disease is not just a problem that men should be concerned about. In fact, it is the number one killer of women in the U.S. In this WVU Health report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains why heart disease is so dangerous for women.

1/25/2013
It's a disease that's hard to diagnose because the symptoms are common to so many other illnesses. The disease is Interstitial Cystitis -- or as most doctors now call it -"Bladder Pain Syndrome." Dr. Rolly Sullivan has more in this WVU Health Report.

1/8/2013
West Virginia leads the nation in the most common form of diabetes--type 2 diabetes. But there are things everyone can do right now to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains in this WVU Health Report.

12/26/2012
Laws that ban smoking in -public places hav lad to fewer heart attacks, strokes and respiratory heart disease hospitalizations. That's the conclusion of a recent analysis of 45 studies on the effects of smoking bans across the country.

12/12/2012
We all know that an unhealthy lifestyle can cause high levels of cholesterol in our blood. High cholesterol increases the likelihood of heart attack. But for some people, high cholesterol is genetic. These people usually have very high cholesterol. WVU researchers are taking steps to find these at risk individuals to get them the help they need. Dr. Rolly Sullivan has more in this WVU Health Report.

12/12/2012
More than one million heart catheterizations to treat and diagnose coronary artery disease are performed in the U.S. each year. Now a safer, less painful way is available for these procedures, accessing the heart through the wrist. It's called Transradial Access, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains in this WVU Health Report.

11/2/2012
There's some good news on the health front about our children. According to a big government study, the childhood obesity rate has leveled off. At least it's not increasing, so that's some good news. But the study has some better news; there are fewer kids with high cholesterol and West Virginia children are included in that positive trend. Dr. Rolly Sullivan takes a look at the findings in this WVU Health Report.

10/17/2012
With winter right around the corner it's time to start thinking about Flu Season. Flu outbreaks usually don't peak until February - but NOW is the time to take safeguards against the flu bug. Here's Dr. Rolly Sullivan with more about protecting yourself and your family in this WVU Health Report.

10/8/2012
While some forms of cancer are treated with chemotherapy and surgery, sixty percent of all patients undergo radiation therapy. Now a new radiation treatment device is available, vastly improving radiation treatment for patients. In this WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how the latest technology means fewer treatments for patients.

9/17/2012
If you are pregnant — or are thinking about becoming pregnant — consider a trip to the dentist. Preventative dental cleaings and exams are not only safe, they are recommended. Dr. Rolly Sullivan has more about dental health and pregnancy in this WVU Health Report.

9/3/2012
Even with the CDC calling this the worst outbreak of West Nile Virus in the U.S., the outbreak may not be as bad here in the Mountain State. In this WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how likely you are to get West Nile Virus.

8/20/2012
More and more people are opting to have those enlarged leg veins removed and not just for cosmetic reasons. Varicose in the legs are more than cosmetically unappealing. They are often painful. Now, the surgical removal of varicose veins has become less of an ordeal. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains in this WVU Health Report.

8/6/2012
Researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease. In this WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how to fight heart disease with your tooth brush.

7/23/2012
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in West Virginia and the disease brings with it a number of related health risks. Foot infection is very common among people with diabetes. When those infections fail to heal, amputation is often the result. But doctors who specialize in wound care can help save people's feet and keep them healthy. Dr. Rolly Sullivan reports in this WVU Health Report.

7/9/2012
Measles are making a comeback nationwide, with last year being the worst year for Measles in 15 years. But surprisingly, that's not the case in West Virginia. In fact, no cases of Measles were reported in West Virginia last year. In this WVU Health Report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how the Mountain State is staying Measle-free.

6/25/2012
If you or someone you love has a wound that won't heal - hyperbaric oxygen therapy might be an effective treatment option. It's been around for more than 100 years, but as the technology improves so do the medical outcomes. Dr. Rolly Sullivan has more in this WVU Health Report.

6/11/2012
Can bariatric surgery cure diabetes? Two recent studies found that bariatric surgery not only helps obese patients lose weight, but also reverses Type 2 diabetes in most patients. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains more in this WVU Health Report