Health News For Columbus County, NC
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...
Whiteville Public Works crews are on the scene of three water leaks in the area of Edgewood School. Water service to the area has been interrupted. The city hopes to...
For the second time in a week, county Water District I customers in Waterfall Estates are dealing with a water outage. County spokeswoman Amanda Prince said contractors broke a water...
A boil water advisory has been issued for customers within Columbus County Water and Sewer District IV due to emergency repairs. The affected areas include all customers on Alexander Court,...
Staying healthy is often seen as a personal obligation. You go for checkups, eat well, and exercise. These habits matter, but they are only part of the bigger picture. Preventive...
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Strategies for Calming Back-to-School Anxiety Patty Miller DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two sons, ages 5 and 11. My eldest is always excited to start school and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared August as Tree Check Month for Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). August is the best time of year to check for adult beetles...
How to Tape a Knee for Stability Proper knee taping provides essential stability for athletes and individuals recovering from injuries. The technique requires specific materials and methodical applica...
Galangal Root Benefits for Wellness The humble galangal root benefits wellness wisdom that spans centuries across Asian healing traditions. This aromatic rhizome, often overshadowed by its cousin ging...
Top Lutein Foods for Eye Health Lutein stands as a critical carotenoid for maintaining ideal eye health. Research indicates this powerful antioxidant helps filter harmful blue light and protects again...