Health News For Columbus County, NC
A practical guide for Columbus County parents to recognize needs, understand behavior, work with schools, and find supportive, judgment-free help. Families are often the first to notice when a child...
Flexible How Flexible Scheduling Improves the Home Care Experience For Families What is it about home care that makes families willing to pay significant amounts of money? For many,...
Many small business owners look at dental insurance as something they can add later, once the company grows. They mistakenly view it as the cherry on top rather than...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing Type 2 Diabetes Deb Balzer Three are main forms of diabetes — Type 1, Type 2 and gestational — which can happen during pregnancy and go away once the baby...
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 h...
Mayo Clinic Minute: It’s the season for cluster headaches DeeDee Stiepan Cluster headaches aren’t that common, but they are extremely painful. And they often occur during the fall season. A clus...
A new surgery technique is being used to improve the outcome of prostate surgery in Columbus County. Columbus Regional Healthcare System is among the first in the region to offer...
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...