Q: I get neck pain and shoulder soreness monthly and am getting tired of it. It makes me dizzy, gives me headaches, and hurts. I have been […]
Columns/Opinion
Nearsightedness is common — but not contagious
Q: I heard that nearsightedness is spreading, especially among children. Is this true and why? A: You are right, in that nearsightedness is increasing dramatically around the […]
Maintaining back health during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful state. But it can also bring some physical discomfort as your body changes. Lumbar pain, which is lower back pain, can develop as […]
Advice for warm-weather contact lenses
Q: I am thinking about getting some contact lenses for warm weather, but wondering about swimming and sports. Any advice on what to do or not do? […]
Vitamin B-12 found to support bone health
Q: I have low bone density and am concerned about the side effects of taking the prescribed drug for my osteoporosis. Can you tell me if my […]
Could there be a bill with more greased skids this session?
When it comes to legislative action at the State Capitol, you just never know, and I should know by now that there is no such thing as […]
Time legislators do Monongalia justice: Bill to add a fifth magistrate to court long overdue in light of ballooning caseload
What’s politics got to do with justice? Good question, but the answers, as you would expect, are not nearly as good. For now, there are 158 magistrates […]
They’re wasting valuable time: Clock ticking on regular legislative session as lawmakers ignore many issues at our peril
Time is not just flying in the Legislature. It’s leaving contrails that increasingly look like they will eventually spell out: “Time’s up.” Today marks the 37th day […]
Few new names bode ill for turnout: Morgantown City Council ballot features three uncontested races April 30
The race is on and it looks like the status quo might once again live up to its name. The deadline Monday for filing to seek seats […]
Blame the Legislature: Lawmakers deserve lot of credit for road conditions
“Silent” and “listen” are spelled with the same letters. Yet, just because you are mum is no indication you are actually listening. That’s the impression we are […]
