Articles about Allergy/Immunology
Advocating for answers on a celiac journey By Bailey Baker My mother has never had an easy relationship with her gut. For as long as I can remember, food was something she navigated carefully, not with anxiety, but with the practiced awareness of someone who had learned, through trial and error and years of discomfort, … Read more
Two new vaccine requirements for SC students for the 2026–27 school year By Jenny Peterson It’s not usually part of the back-to-school rush most families think about first. Between supply lists, schedule planning and last-minute shopping trips, health screenings and vaccination schedules can easily get pushed aside. But in South Carolina, state law requires students … Read more
Why do some people develop allergies later in life? By Colby Denton Spring has sprung, and with it, allergy season has begun. But what if you only started developing symptoms later in life after going allergy-free for years? New research is showing that age-related immune system changes may play a key factor in new sensitivities … Read more
Monkeypox is the most recent infectious disease to plague the minds of South Carolinians. Monkeypox, while new to the headlines, is not a new virus. The first case of monkeypox was identified in humans in 1970. Its newfound fame is a result of its recent escape from Africa and growing global spread; however, “It’s not … Read more
In the past year-and-a-half, COVID-19 has affected virtually every aspect of American life. More than 33 million people contracted the virus and nearly 600,000 died. The U.S. economy took a major hit, with unemployment remaining a major problem, untold numbers of businesses either gone or struggling to remain viable and entire industries contemplating the possibility … Read more
COVID-19 vaccinations have been highly sought after since the Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech version of the vaccine in late 2020. High-risk and older individuals were given priority for the first doses of the vaccine in South Carolina, but stories of canceled appointments and limited availability seemed … Read more