Health News For Columbus County, NC
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...
A boil advisory has been issued for county water customers along Greens Mill Road. Contractors broke a pipe this afternoon (Wednesday). Crews are reversing flow in some areas to effect...
Lake Waccamaw’s boil advisory has been lifted. The town disconnected water service to around half the customers Wednesday to make repairs. Test results today showed no sign of contaminants or...
Lake Waccamaw will turn water off for a portion of the town water system for repairs Wednesday. The affected area is from 2310 Canal Cove Rd to the end of...
Accidents can leave more than just immediate physical injuries. They can set the stage for long-term health challenges if not managed properly. Motor vehicle accidents, in particular, remain a pressin...