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6 Tips to Stay Healthy this Flu Season
It doesn’t seem like that long since the last flu season, but here we are again! The absolute best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated and keep up with your vaccinations each year before the flu season kicks in. However, there are other important steps...
The Importance of Emergency Preparedness for First Responders
Being prepared for an emergency is part of the job for most medical professionals and is critical for first responders. First responders often have to show up when people are facing great tragedies or sudden disasters. Emergency preparedness training is not done only...
What We Do and Don’t Know About Vaping
The use of e-cigarettes (aka vaping) has seen a dramatic rise in popularity, especially among teenagers. Although age restrictions mean that it's illegal to sell e-cigarettes to anyone under 21 (18 or 19 in some states), such bans aren't working to preventing vaping...
8 Stroke Risk Factors You Can Control
Stroke is high on the list of medical conditions that can lead to disability or death. However, you don't have to sit around waiting for a stroke to happen. Below is a list of eight risk factors for stroke and links providing information on what you can do to stay...
Holiday Health: How to Enjoy Holiday Food Without Feeling Guilty
Holiday feasts mean piles of food. If you are usually careful about what and how much you eat, all of this temptation to overindulge can be stressful. So, don't let angst about eating and holiday health spoil your enjoyment. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your...
Charleston County Distributes Highest Rate of Opioids in the Nation
Charleston County ranks the highest rate for opioid pain pill distribution in the nation according to data from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the last few years. This reflects the severity of the opioid epidemic which has hit the nation hard....