Healthcare: Open Enrollment Tips
CNN– It’s that time of year for many employees. Open Enrollment. But picking out health insurance can be tricky. Mary Maloney has some tips to keep in mind. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health
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Watch: Study on I-Pad usage for Kids Before Surgery
CNN- I-Pads could be the treatment of the future for kids getting ready for surgery, at least according to a new study. According to researchers in France, playing iPad games worked as well as sedatives to ease kids’ anxiety before an operation. Tags: Health, I-Pads
WATCH: A Closer Look at Your Health
ABC Columbia is taking a closer look at your health.
Watch: Fitting a Workout into your AM Schedule
CNN-Shorter classes, like 30 – 40 minutes, are the trend. It started with higher intensity interval training. Also called hiit. Those upbeat classes that get your blood pumping can also burn calories fast. It’s perfect for people with busy schedules. And because these short classes can be more accessible, you can take more than one. Now, boutique workout studios and…
Watch: New Study on acetaminophen and pregnancy
(CNN) -According to a new study, pregnant women who take acetaminophen are more likely to have a hyperactive child. Its authors say expectant mothers exposed to the drug run a higher risk of having children with emotional or behavioral symptoms. The study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows more than half of all pregnant women in the U.S. and Europe, use…
Watch: New Ronald McDonald House Opens
\ COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The doors have opened to the New Ronald McDonald House in Columbia. A ribbon cutting was held earlier in the week to let folks see the updated home away from home for so many families who have children receiving medical care in the Midlands. The location is off Colonial Drive, next to Palmetto Health. Categories: Local News,…
Watch: Health Officials Person in SC contracts Rare, Amoeba Infection
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – State health officials say a person has contracted a rare, Amoeba brain infection. Officials say the amoeba is found in fresh water and they have some health tips for prevention. ABC Columbia’s Beth Rousseau reports. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health
Watch: New Study on Advantages of Flu Shot
A new study revealing that getting a flu shot may be more than just preventative. Research shows getting the flu shot could help those who have Diabetes. Here’s ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Flu shot, Health
Teen Plans Prom, Makes Decision To Die
(CNN) – 14-year-old chooses to die than suffer from debilitating disease ABC Columbia mobile app users click here to watch. Categories: National News Tags: Appleton, Green Bay, Health, health news, Nation, wisconsin
Watch: Study: Doctors warn dangers of kids and energy drinks
(CNN) – A recent study found that over 40% of all energy drink-related calls to poison control centers in the U.S. were for kids under six years old, many of them suffering serious nervous system and heart symptoms. Pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu says, “A can or a bottle of an energy drink could have as much as 500mg of caffeine,…
