Former President George H. W. Bush admitted to hospital
Less than a week after losing his wife of 73 years, President George H. W. Bush is hospitalized and placed in intensive care.
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Seminar on Medical Cannabis
The group Compassionate SC hosts an event to discuss medical marijuana and effective ways to regulate it.
Earth Day Celebrated at USC
Students and the University of South Carolina go green for Earth Day a few days early in hopes of encouraging people to become more conscious of being environmentally friendly.
Opioid Prevention Bills
State Lawmakers continue working on bills they hope will help reduce the growing Opiod crisis here in South Carolina.
Health Minute: Meds Can Increase Child’s Allergy Risk
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’ve seen that green film covering your cars or outdoor furniture there’s no doubt that allergy season is here. While there are few things to help keep the problems pollen can create at bay, a new study suggest some of the medicine you may be giving your little ones could be doing more harm than…
Health: Shopping Outside Can be Good for you
Who says shopping has to be a headache? In fact, one researcher says it could actually be good for your health if you take it outside.
Opioid Addiction Affecting Hospitals
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New Study on Opioids
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The battle against the abuse of opioids rages on across the Country and in the State and a new study shows… the drug isn’t too effective. Information published by the Journal of American Medical Association found for patients dealing with pain, opioids provided slightly less pain relief than over the counter or other non-opioid drugs. Experts…
GMC Tips To A Better Healthy Life
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West Columbia Water Boil Advisory
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Several residents in the West Columbia area are currently under a boil water advisory after water officials say a contractor working in the area struck a water line causing the damage. Those who live in the locations listed below may experience a loss of water pressure, cloudy looking water or water with sediment in it. Until…
