Ask the Expert

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 […]

The spring season is in full bloom, but unfortunately for some, so are spring allergies.

March is colorectal, or colon cancer, awareness month. It ranks as the third most common cancer according to the CDC. Colorectal cancer is a disease where cells in the color or rectum grow out of control. As part of our Ask The Expert series, 7NEWS anchor Taylor Murray spoke with two physicians – one facing her own battle with the cancer – about the importance of screening.

After months of being cooped up inside, many people are getting back to outdoor activities like walking and running, which raises their risk for stress fractures.

Many people commonly talk about going to the doctor’s office or needing to see a doctor when they’re sick, but in truth, you don’t always get to see a doctor and that’s not a bad thing.

(WSPA) – There are more than 80 different autoimmune disorders and they can affect almost any part of your body. As part of our Ask The Expert series, 7NEWS anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a rheumatologist about lupus, a disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Dr. Mona […]

February is American Heart Month — a time to focus on your cardiovascular health.

A new survey said nearly 25 percent of people lie to their doctors—mostly out of embarrassment.

Nearly half of all Americans wear some sort of fitness tracker, but is that a good thing?

February is American Heart Month and for the first time in 15 years, the American Heart Association has updated its dietary recommendations.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Medicare patients are eligible for a wellness visit once every twelve months. Dr. Jordan Grnak, an internal medicine physician with Bon Secours in Greenville, says the visit is focused around preventative care. “…that allows them to check in with their primary care physician that one time per year,” Grnak says. “Most […]

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Every minute, 2.3 million cups of coffee are consumed globally, making it a multibillion-dollar industry. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis Health 7New’s Taylor Murray, spoke with a dietician who sets the record straight about your favorite cup o’ joe– is it good […]

(WSPA) – Hearing and balance, two of the main things that ears provide, are not the only reasons to protect your ears. Dr. Andrew Heffernan, an ear, nose and throat physician, says the best thing you can do to keep your ears healthy is to use protection around loud noises. “if their job is noisy, […]

As part of our “Ask The Expert” series, 7NEWS’ Taylor Murray spoke with a physician’s assistant about surgical weightloss and how it can be lifesaving for those struggling with obesity.

It’s the time of year where many people make a list of goals and resolutions to accomplish in the new year. As part of our “Ask The Expert” series, 7NEWS anchor Taylor Murray spoke with a psychiatrist about a healthy approach to goals and resolutions – and the importance of setting mental health goals, not just physical ones.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– More than four billion people use social media worldwide and health-related advice and challenges are becoming increasingly popular across various platforms. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7 News’ Taylor Murray spoke with a nurse practitioner about the dangers of viral health trends […]

AAA predicts holiday travel will rebound to almost pre-pandemic levels this seasons with more than 109 million people heading out of town.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– As many as one in three Americans are affected by insulin resistance. The silent blood sugar problem increases the risk for prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and a host of other serious health problems. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, 7NEWS’ Taylor Murray, spoke with a nurse practitioner about preventing and […]

As new variants of coronavirus emerge, health experts continue to push vaccinations as the best way to stay protected against the virus and to slow the spread.