by Research Team | Mar 16, 2015 | Health News
Since the flu season started in late September, DHEC says 142 people have died from flu in South Carolina. Only 78 people died from the illness last flu season.
by Research Team | Mar 16, 2015 | Health News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified the first infection of a virulent strain of avian flu in poultry in Kansas, confirming the virus has spread into a migratory bird route that runs through the center of the country. The discovery of the H5N2 flu strain...
by Research Team | Mar 16, 2015 | Health News
New research boosts hope that a highly anticipated, experimental class of cholesterol drugs can greatly lower the risk for heart attacks, death and other heart-related problems. Studies presented Sunday at a cardiology conference in San Diego suggest that people...
by Research Team | Mar 16, 2015 | Health News
Late-game deals to legalize fireworks, raise the cigarette tax, allow smoking in casinos, introduce charter schools and repeal the Common Core educational standards all fizzled.
by Research Team | Mar 16, 2015 | Health News
For years, strength training has carried the weight of blame for bulky arms and sore backs. But did you know strength training can be the secret behind looking young and feeling it, too? Many people shy away from strength training because of a pervasive stigma...
by Research Team | Mar 15, 2015 | Health News
A lot of excitement surrounded the announcement from Apple that its new watch will be able to monitor blood sugar levels. Has Apple figured out a way for folks with diabetes to check their blood sugar without the dreaded finger stick? The Apple watch, which will be...