As we age, preventive health care becomes an increasingly important part of our overall wellness plan. From needing vaccinations before entering college to adults undergoing cancer-detecting mammograms or colonoscopies, the […]
General Health
NAFLD Has No Symptoms in its Early Stages
Several symptoms of liver disease should warn you that a visit to your doctor is probably a good idea. They include abdominal pain and swelling; itchy skin; dark urine color; […]
Keeping Your Balance
Losing balance as we age is something that most of us accept as inevitable. Dizzy spells, reaching out to steady your balance on a countertop or second thoughts about going […]
Students Shine in Heller Service Corps
In 2016, as a freshman at Furman University, Terryl Cronic said she was shy and directionless – but that was why she chose Furman, a small university of only about […]
Premature Baby Defies Odds
Resting across his father’s lap, Matthew Barbier slept soundly during his Sunday afternoon nap. The faint whirring of an oxygen machine filled the living room with a lulling white noise. […]
Oral Health in Pets
If our pets could talk, imagine the things they might say: how they enjoyed the walk this morning; a tale about the squirrel they saw outside the window; a request […]
Spotlight on a Hygienist
Melissa Jamerson of Carolina Dental Studio in Spartanburg has been a registered dental hygienist for 31 years. She said she sort of just “fell into” it. “This career was truly […]
Hospital Recognition
It’s no secret that South Carolinians have access to some of the best health care facilities, doctors and other medical professionals in the country. The Palmetto State’s hospitals are home […]
Local Cancer Centers
Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute At Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, the emphasis is on education and guiding patients through their cancer treatment and beyond. The center offers […]
CBD in Cooking
If you’re looking for ways to introduce CBD to your diet – or your cocktail hour, for that matter – it’s easy to do a web search and come up […]
Lodging for Families During a Hospital Stay
When a family member requires extensive medical care, treatment can often mean a road trip to hospitals and specialists in the Charleston or Upstate area. Overnight visits will require finding […]
A Look at Braces
For hundreds of years, orthodontists have used metal brackets, wires and elastic bands to straighten teeth, close gaps and line up the top and bottom rows of molars, canines and […]