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If you need health insurance for the new year, the deadlines for applying are fast approaching for Medicare and the Affordable Care Act.
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Lawmakers, health experts look to combat vaping epidemic in South Carolina
Three cases of pulmonary disease linked to vaping or e-cigarette used confirmed
The epidemic of illnesses related to vaping and e-cigarette use is also being felt in the Palmetto State.
DHEC confirms Hepatitis A “outbreak” across South Carolina
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…
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.
Celebrating occupational therapy month with Vital Energy
Join Good Morning Columbia to celebrate hardworking therapists for National Occupational Therapy Month this April.
‘Jake the Body’ cuts ribbon new fitness center at Midlands School
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McmMaster and Jake ‘the Body’ Steinfeld teamed up to cut the ribbon at the opening of Sanders Middle School’s new Don’t Quit Fitness center. Sanders was one of three schools in South Carolina selected as a Don’t Quit fitness champion after demonstrating new, innovative ways to promote physical activity. Categories: Local News,…
Study shows exercising is good for more than just your body
A new study shows that exercise can have positive side effects on the brain as well as the body.
Nationwide EpiPen shortage
If you or your child have allergies that require the use of an EpiPen you may have trouble staying protected.
New Study on Hearing Loss in Children
ABC NEWS–When you hit your golden years, nobody is that surprised if you become a little hard of hearing. But what could be giving hearing loss to kids? Here’s ABC’S Janai Norman with details on a study about hearing loss. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health
What is a painful knee cap trying to tell you?
Himi Dalal explains to Tyler Ryan what may causing knee pain and how to help it heal
LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–Vital Energy founder Hima Dalal explained to Tyler Ryan what may be causing pain in your knees – a condition called Patella-femoral pain syndrome. According to Dalal, patella-femoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe pain in front of the knee joint and around the knee cap. Also known as runner’s or jumper’s knee, it is common in…
