Doctor's Orders: Even children suffer from arthritis

When should parents worry that their child's leg pain is something other than an injury or growing pains? Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common childhood complaints.

OXIS International Announces the Launch of Oxis Consumer Products Subsidiary

OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. announced today the launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Oxis Consumer Products , focused on the development, marketing, promotion, and sales of direct to consumer brands.

Social interaction reduces physical damage to brain by heart attack: Research

A new study in mice shows how social support can help minimize some of the worst physical damages to the brain caused by a heart attack.

Asheville-area fitness calendar

Submit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to melmoore@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.

Health officials warning public about West Nile

COVINGTON — Just because temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean residents should drop their guard when it comes to protecting themselves from mosquito bites. The Georgia Department of Community Health has issued a press release warning Georgians to be on guard against West Nile Virus.