Health News For Columbus County, NC
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...
Understanding Workers Compensation Benefits Workers’ compensation provides essential protection for employees injured on the job. The system offers medical care coverage, wage replacement benefi...
Why Grief Feels Worse at Night Grief transforms as daylight fades. The protective shield of daytime activities dissolves, leaving raw emotions exposed in the quiet hours. Research confirms this phenom...
Top Traveling Healthcare Agencies to Consider Healthcare professionals seeking travel opportunities face a vital decision when selecting an agency partner. The right organization provides more than ju...
What Happens When Everyday Objects Turn Dangerous Everyday items like cosmetics, cookware, furniture, and cleaning products are used routinely without much thought, yet they can sometimes become unexp...
The state has documented the first case of West Nile Virus related illness in a human for this year. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services said the case...
As summer temperatures continue to soar, the state Dept. of Health and Human Services is urging caution when spending time outdoors or in areas that are not air conditioned. Halfway...
THE MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK Tomorrow’s Cure: The Future of Cancer Care is at Home Deb Balzer For many cancer patients, treatment can be an isolating and overwhelming journey —...
PHOENIX — Dr. Allison Rosenthal’s experience facing a leukemia diagnosis while in medical school inspired her to pursue a career fighting cancer. It also gave her insight into aspects of life wi...
Sunscreen Has a Shelf Life and Other Facts to Know Deb Balzer Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can...
Columbus Regional is moving into pain management on the Whiteville campus. Advanced Pain Solutions will open this month. It is a new service line dedicated to caring for chronic pain...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks Safety Tips For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to...