Health News For Columbus County, NC
A popular brand of baby formula is being recalled due to possible contamination, with a possible case in North Carolina. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services along with...
Candy For Pain Relief? 5 Sweet Solutions Compared What if you could cure your pains by reaching for some candy? Chronic pain sufferers with a sweet tooth may be in...
Studies suggest that AICAR peptide may serve as a compelling investigative tool across a spectrum of research domains. Through its potential to engage energy‐sensing pathways, modulate cellular stress...
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s veterans and t...
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is vascular dementia? Alex Osiadacz An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to health officials. Vascular diseases contribute to appr...
North Carolina families who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, will begin seeing partial November benefits loaded onto...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Suffering from Cold Feet Deb Balzer Do your feet always feel cold, even when it’s not chilly outside? While cold weather can be a common cause, persistent cold...
Mayo Clinic Minute: A cardiologist’s tips for a healthy heart Deb Balzer Today’s age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it e...
State officials are urging parents to ensure their trick or treaters don’t have a special surprise in their candy bags this Halloween. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is reminding North Carolinian...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Are supplements safe for cancer patients? Jason Howland If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you may be considering taking herbal and dietary supplements to help strengthen ...
The Health Department said this morning that the WIC food program has been funded for another month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided additional funding for the program, according...
Mayo Clinic Minute Helping Manage Chronic Pain Jason Howland Chronic pain is pain that isn’t due to a temporary cause and typically lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain...
The federal government shutdown may affect local recipients of some kinds of public assistance in the coming weeks. Republicans and Democrats are at an impasse over a new spending bill...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease Jason Howland Chronic kidney disease is the gradual loss of kidney function. Some people, including African Americans, Native Americans and Asi...
BPC-157 and TB-500: Exploring the Hypothetical Synergy of Two Research Peptides Peptide research has emerged as a rapidly expanding field, with investigators increasingly drawn to small amino acid cha...
North Carolinians who rely on federal food assistance programs will continue receiving benefits through October, state officials said today (Wednesday). With the federal government shutdown in its sec...