(CNN) — A new study has found e-cigarette flavors can damage the survival and function of heart cells. The study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology http://www.onlinejacc.org/, found cells that came in contact with e-liquids had less survival and increased inflammation. Some policy makers are trying to ban vaping flavors, saying they can get people hooked…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s annual fight for blood, a friendly competition between the local agencies to see whose badge gets the most backing, and whose boots will send the other agency packing. Members of the public come out to the annual event each year to help each team draw the most blood to be donated to the American Red…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —the heat is on through out the Midlands, and it doesn’t appear it’s going anywhere anytime soon. While the temperatures continue to soar, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital wants to issue a reminder about the increase in heat stroke deaths that can happen during extreme heat like we are seeing. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, a little one…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Midlands are experience the hottest temperatures we’ve seen so far this year. While summer is still several weeks away, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. With the weather being so steamy, AAA Carolinas wanted to sent out a warning to remind drivers to never leave your children or your animals in the car on…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is alerting members of the public about the rise in the cases of Hepatitis A throughout the state have reached what health officials are calling “outbreak level”. According to officials, Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that is transmitted by person-to-person contact with someone who…
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Alcorn Middle school is working to promote better health. In order to pass their efforts on to members of the community they are hosting a free health and wellness fair they promise will have a little something for everyone. Those attending the event will have access to free eye exams, and free cancer screenings. There…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Palmetto Health -USC Medical Group is expanding and offering same day options and medical care to patients who do not have access to it thanks to their new Walk-In clinic. The new facility will replace the former mobile clinic becoming a permanent fixture on the Prisma Health Richland Hospital campus at 9 Richland Medical Park Drive,…
(Photo: US Consumer Product Safety Commission ) Imagine Nation Books/Collective Goods is recalling 64,000 of their Pro Charge Power Wireless Charging Pad and Sharper Image Wireless Charging Pad. The company has received 10 reports of the wireless charging pads overheating that has led to minor damage to furniture or bedding. The Pro Charge Power Wireless Charging Pad is SKU # 74655…
Swansea, SC (WOLO) — Several areas in the Town of Swansea have been place under a water boil advisory after the water department says contractors accidentally punctured a 2 inch galvanized water main while trying to replace an outdated, leaking one along S Breacon Ave. . While there have been no confirmed cases of contamination, town officials say the low…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The largest gift ever to PRISMA Health’s Children’s Hospital was presented Thursday May 9th, 2019. The organization Curing Kids Cancer handed over a check for 170 thousand dollars for the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The money donated Thursday will support Curing Kids Cancer’s 1.2 million dollar endowment at PRISMA Health Midlands Foundation. Categories: Health,…
