Sagaba Konate blocked seven shots against Pitt on Dec. 8. The day before the game, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins hinted to the media that Konate’s lingering right knee injury […]
Opinion
Pitt game means more than just bragging rights this season
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — It is rare air the West Virginia men’s basketball team finds itself in these days. For all of the wrong reasons. The calendar says we are […]
Cleaning methods can lead to scratched lenses
Q: I just had an eye exam, and the optician there told me I had scratched my lenses. I am very careful with my glasses and am not sure I […]
Carry your baby correctly to reduce pain
Q: I am having problems with pain all over my body and I don’t know why. Could it be from carrying my baby for the past year? A: You enjoy […]
I’m seeing floaters — should I be worried?
Q: I am noticing little “gnats” in my vision lately. Should I be concerned? A: This is, without doubt, the most common question that adults ask me, whether in the […]
What is blue light and how do I protect my eyes?
Q: I am seeing ads for glasses with “blue light protection.” What is this? A: Although this issue has been in our medical journal for a few years, it seems […]
West Virginia guard Brandon Knapper is worth rooting for
COMMENTARY MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first rule in sports journalism is not to become a fan of the team or the players you are covering. It’s either that or no […]
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute partners with group for free exams
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute’s CHOICE program, in partnership with the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) Education and Research Foundation and more than 20 medical organizations from across the […]
Corrected vision can mean better learning
Q: My son’s fourth grade teacher tells me that she suspects he has a vision problem. What symptoms should I see if this is true? A: It almost always comes […]
Festivities abound around the region this weekend
Ready for the Buckwheat Festival? And the Pawpaw Festival? And the Morgantown Art Walk? And the kazillion other events happening this weekend? Trying to keep up with the many exciting […]
