Ask the Expert

Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life.

Greenville, SC (WSPA)- Some who have been infected with COVID-19 experience long-term effects from their infection known as long COVID. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a speech-language pathologist about treatments available for neuro-cognitive issues in long covid patients. Long […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)- The pinch of record inflation over the past few months—can be felt at the pump, the grocery store, and even the pharmacy High prescription drug costs are plaguing millions of Americans. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with […]

Greenville, S.C. (WSPA)– According to the National Center for PTSD, about 3 in every 50 Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives. As part of our “Ask the Expert”, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a psychiatrist about trauma-focused therapy and treatments that […]

Greenville, S.C. (WSPA)– About one-in-four Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS Anchor Taylor Murray, spoke with a rheumatologist about managing one type, rheumatoid arthritis, and how those who have it can still […]

A trip to the emergency room, hospital stay, or even a routine visit to your doctor– it’s likely there’s a robot in the room.

Greenville, S.C. (WSPA)- Children across our area are headed back to the classroom. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a nurse practitioner about protecting your children from some of the common illnesses that spread at school. It’s time for setting […]

ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – It’s that time of year when students head back to school. For student-athletes, this also means back-to-sports. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7 News Anchor Taylor Murray takes us to football practice at Wren High School where she spoke with an […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– On average, one American dies of a blood clot every 6 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As part of our ask the expert series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a pulmonologist and has what you need to know about […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Medical imaging scans have made it much easier for patients to get a diagnosis and the right treatment without necessarily having to undergo surgery. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis Health, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a radiologic technologist about the […]

Greenville, S.C. (WSPA)– Getting enough water every day is important for your health. During hotter months– your body needs more water than usual. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis Health, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke a dietician about how to stay hyrdated this summer. When it […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Americans spent close to $50 billion dollars on vitamins and dietary supplements in 2021, according to the United States Preventive Services Task Force. However, before hopping on the bandwagon, health experts urge you to consult a medical professional. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. […]

Greenville, S.C. (WSPA)– Summer is here and the hotter temperatures can impact your health. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with an emergency medicine physician about keeping the body cool. A little over a week into summer and already a massive […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– June is men’s health month. On average, men die five years sooner than women. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with an internal medicine physician about routine screenings for men that can help them live longer. According to […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– School is officially out for summer and for many students, this means a break from playing team sports. However, health experts say student-athletes should not entirely pause training this summer. As part of our “Ask the Expert series”, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray tells us the […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– With a global pandemic barely behind us, flu season popping up every year, and those pesky seasonal allergies– most of us are no stranger to “coughing”. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a family medicine physician about […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) –As the weather warms up, people aren’t the only ones getting out into the sunshine so are snakes. The state’s Department of Natural Resources says there are 38 snake species in South Carolina, only six of which are venomous. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours […]

GREENVILLE, S.C (WSPA)– The Center’s for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 50 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News’ Anchor Taylor Murray, spoke with a pyschiatrist […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– May is “National Nurses Month.” There are around 4 million registered nurses in the U.S. and some of them also serve as nurse navigators, going the extra mile to help patients understand and navigate their treatment. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– It’s National Women’s Health Week. Experts want to remind women about the importance of having both a gynecologist and a primary care physician monitor their health in all stages of life. As part of our “Ask the Expert”, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with an […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — Mental health challenges among children and teenagers is a “national emergency”, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. (AAP-AACAP-CHA Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health). As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a psychiatrist about recognizing emotional distress or a […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Nearly one million Americans are living with the disease. Sixty-thousand people are diagnosed each year, and there is no cure yet. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7 News Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a neurologist about treating […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 140,000 people in the United States die every year from excessive alcohol use. 7NEWS spoke with two physicians about preventing alcohol abuse and treating dependency before it is fatal. Drinking in moderation is defined by “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans” as […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– About 12 percent of people in the United States have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, according to the National Institutes of Health. It often requires long-term treatment. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7 News Anchor Taylor Murray, spoke with a family medicine […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – A revolutionary, low-risk injection that can treat a variety of conditions from sports injuries to hair loss taking the medical world by storm. It’s called platelet-rich plasma therapy. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS Anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a sports […]