Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer for men and the second leading cause of death. While treatment can be debilitating, exercise has been found to play a key role in helping recovery.
The UVM Medical Center is participating in a study on a potential new Lyme disease vaccine. But while people are excited about the possibility of preventing the disease, not everyone is on board just yet.
The FDA earlier this month approved what experts describe as a game changer and ray of hope for women’s health -- the first-ever pill for treating postpartum depression, and manufacturers say zuranolone could be commercially available as soon as October.
A new partnership between Vermont hospitals could be a lifesaver for babies in need of critical care. Our Jessica Tara reports on the technology connecting rural doctors with specialists at the UVM Medical Center.
New research from the UVM Medical Center could provide a big boost in the quality of life for cancer patients with deadly blood clots. Our Cat Viglienzoni learned how.
More women are reportedly at least trying to breastfeed, but a recent survey shows poor support can lead some to give it up. Our Alexandra Montgomery explains where moms say they need help.
Homes and businesses that flooded two weeks ago now face a new threat -- mold. Health officials say if your building didn’t dry out completely within 24 to 48 hours, assume you have mold growing.
Vermont is typically known for its clean air, but wildfires burning miles away in Canada have fouled the air this summer across the Green Mountain State. Alexandra Montgomery reports on what’s being done to track air quality.
Weekly weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy have taken the country by storm thanks to trends on social and mainstream media. Now, the pharmaceutical company behind the medications is sounding the alarm on providers for prescribing the drugs irresponsibly.
Each state in the U.S. has a committee that decides how many conditions a newborn is tested for in the first day or two of life. Alexandra Montgomery reports on why Vermont doesn’t get the results for as many conditions as other states.
A new center based at Dartmouth-Hitchcock will focus on AI and the transformative role it's expected to play in health care over the next decade. Our Adam Sullivan spoke with the center's director.
More than 20 million people are estimated to have some form of peripheral neuropathy, a condition where nerves are damaged causing weakness, burning pain, numbness, and debilitating balance problems.
Rutland Regional Medical Center was the only hospital in Vermont that didn’t offer midwifery care. That is, until the Rutland Women’s Healthcare and the Women’s and Children’s Unit and Birthing Center brought Sarah Barton on board last month.