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What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. Every year in the United States, on average: […]
The esophagus is a tube of smooth muscle that transports food from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus starts immediately after the epiglottis, a tissue flap that prevents food from entering the lungs, and ends at the gastroesophageal junction, where the esophagus meets the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter prevents acidic stomach contents from […]
If you are signed up for the Cooper Bridge Run, consider these tips from Benita Shaw. The race is right around the corner and it is time to prepare. GENERAL TIPS: The true beginner should consider walk/running. If you haven’t trained well by March, consider just having fun and not worrying about a time. Corrals […]
With the controversy over health care reform swirling around us, we’ve somehow been convinced that health insurance companies know better than doctors. They tell us how often we can be sick, when we are well, when we are allowed to see a doctor and which one to see. We don’t visit a doctor until we […]
Given that a fourth of Charleston’s senior citizens are veterans, it’s hard to wrap your head around the logistics behind providing them with transportation to medical appointments. When you factor in that the service area reaches far beyond Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties and into rural areas, the importance of having a well-oiled system becomes […]
Prenatal care and childbirth plans could be one of the biggest decisions a newly pregnant mother will make. The Charleston area has a myriad of OB-GYN choices and many hospitals with outstanding birth units. But what if a woman wants something different than what is considered to be the normal labor experience? More and more […]