Natalie Miller-Moore

The most dangerous part of firefighting might be the effects on the heart.

PDF of an article dispelling myths about health disparities for African Americans.

PDF version of this story about Long COVID that was well-circulated and showed the impact of the emerging science on the health impacts in 2021.

I mentioned in my last column that we have around 15,000 students enrolled in school in the Greater Williamsburg area, and about 20,000 children under 18. Even though I am well-versed in local health care, I still believe our number and variety of…

Everything in the Life Sciences moves fast, with the imperative to improve and save lives while adhering to rigorous safety standards as the north star for the industry. But with fierce competition and steep regulatory hurdles, the process of taking…

Michael Elliott* is in a unique position to understand the chaos of the pandemic. First, he's a health care journalist, struggling to translate the world of medicine for the average person who knows they should live healthier but not how or why.…

Jade Ranger, owner and pharmacist. As an independent pharmacy, The Prescription Shoppe can compound medication on-site and access vaccines before many of their larger competitors. We’ve gotten so used to the prescription counter inside our grocery…

“I’m afraid to touch doorknobs in public places because of germs.” “I won’t get vaccinated because what if my body can’t fight it and I just get sick?” “I’ve heard that the virus is mutating to become airborne.” With all of the recent concern about…

When LaNeatra Hammond’s daughter Lianna was 4 months old, she ended up in the emergency room with rashes and vomiting. An allergist determined she was allergic to milk, corn and soy. By the time she was 2 years old, she had avoided those foods but a…

After struggling to have a baby, once you successfully have one, isn’t it just “case closed” or “problem solved?” Well, no. Many people who have struggled with infertility continue to have anxiety even after having a child, and their experience…

Local women discussing modern wellness concerns Editor’s Note: We convened a group of women to talk about women’s health issues, but wanted to allow for a lot more range than what’s typically thought about as women’s health care. Listen in to what…

PART 4 IN A SERIES When you hear “You have cancer,” having a baby may be the last thing on your mind. For people dealing with cancer, there are many concerns, and fertility may not be one of them. It can depend on their age and how aggressive their…

In 2010, a Virginia firefighter responded to a wildfire. He stretched the fire hose out 300 feet and sprayed the fire. But after about a half hour, he reported not feeling well and collapsed at his truck. Even though his team performed CPR and used…

When your friend mentions that he and his wife have cut back on eating out, and stopped buying new clothes – do you assume it’s because they are saving up for a home down payment? Maybe a tropical vacation? Or for infertility treatments? Infertility…

What is the Emotional Cost? How do you calculate the cost of tears, hugs and sleepless nights? What about counseling for the guilt, stress, fear and pressure to get pregnant? And, what does it cost to be polite to people’s rude questions Internal…

Women in their 20s and 30s are busy—they’ve got kids and jobs and stress. So when they feel tired, or achy, they tend not to think much about it. Too many times, women write off these symptoms as unimportant. But autoimmune (AI) diseases affect twice…

Until Infertility Appears, Many People Don’t Know Fertility Basics Before we talk about infertility (defined as not being able to conceive after one year of unprotected sex) we need to talk about fertility. Many people’s main source of information…

Exploring "fitspo" and the effects of social media and influencers on body image.

Open up Pinterest or Instagram, and you’ll very soon see a flexing woman in a sports bra with a slogan like “Suck it up now so you won’t have to suck it IN later” and “Earn your selfie.” Online, under tags like “fitspiration” and “workout…

Would it surprise you to know that African Americans are, in general, faced with more chronic illness and more likely to die early? No? Well, the reasons why may surprise you. Our assumptions about race and health are intertwined, but factors related…