FDA conducts safety investigation after sunscreen findings
Is your sunscreen doing more harm than good? Find out what a new study revealed and why the FDA has launch a safety investigation.
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Clinton woman accused of burning a vulnerable adult in her care
An Upstate woman is behind bars charged with abuse of a vulnerable adult authorities say was in her care at a facility she was working at during the alleged incidents.
State lawmakers declaring May as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis “ME” awareness month.
Raising awareness about the disease commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Fighting the opioid crisis here in South Carolina
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The fight against opioids continues here in South Carolina. Thursday morning Governor Henry McMaster and The Department of Alcohol and other abuse services updated the state’s Just Plain Killers campaign. According to the Department, in 2017 more than 700 people died from opioid overdoses in that year alone. Officials say they’re focused on getting that number…
More than 100 people infected with E-Coli linked to beef, 20 hospitalized
(ABC) — Federal Officials now say more than 150-people have been infected with e-coli. They say the disease is linked to tainted ground beef eaten both at home and at restaurants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there have been no fatalities but twenty people have been hospitalized. No specific supplier, distributor or brand of beef has…
Target recalls toy after detaching wheels pose possible choking hazard
A child’s toy is being recalled after the a retail store says there have been reports of the wheels falling off.
Americans borrow $88 billion annually to pay for health care, survey finds
Medical care in the US is costing Americans billions.
Man battling stage 4 cancer wins lottery
Charlotte, NC (ABC) — A man battling stage 4 cancer is now planning a dream trip with his wife after winning the lottery. According to the North Carolina Education lottery website, Richard Beare, of Charlotte, won 250 thousand dollars. it happened after his wife asked him to stop to get a Powerball ticket, but he actually won the money on…
Richland Library gets grant to put life saving devices in all locations
The Richland Library gets donation that will help them put life saving devices in all of their locations
FDA approves drug for treating postpartum depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug specifically developed for severe depression after childbirth.
