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Smoking has declined, but new alternatives still pose health risks. Cigarette smoking rates among both youth and adults are at historic lows, but these trends are not indicators that people are quitting nicotine altogether. On the contrary, newer products such as sleek e-cigarettes, flavored vape pens and nicotine pouches like Zyn have surged in popularity, … Read more
An explanation of why you love some foods others hate. How genetics can shape taste Almost everyone has heard the age-old phrase “you are what you eat.” At first, this sounds like an apt metaphor for the correlation between eating healthy and feeling healthy; however, a person’s unique genetic makeup influences what sort of foods … Read more
Protecting patient data now demands innovative health care technology solutions. Data breaches of private health care information are an ever-looming threat in today’s digitized world. An article published in the World Economic Forum in December 2023 described data breaches as a “global concern with far-reaching consequences that extend well beyond the headlines.” These ramifications include … Read more
A New Angle on Hip Replacements When it comes to joint replacement, patients are getting “hip” to a new twist on hip replacement surgery. The bikini anterior hip replacement is a refined variation of the standard anterior approach and is gaining attention for its benefits of quick recovery and discreet incision location. At Lowcountry Orthopaedics, … Read more
Charleston GI offers hope through InterStim Incontinence is an issue that no one ever hopes to face. Loss of bladder or bowel control can be a debilitating struggle, which is why a local Charleston organization offers InterStim, a technological solution that can provide a surprisingly simple fix. Created by Medtronic, InterStim is a device roughly … Read more
New nonprofit center brings meaningful support to families of loved ones with Down syndrome. Families in the Lowcountry who have been searching for engagement and community for individuals with Down syndrome have found a new home, or, in this case, a new playhouse. Last spring, GiGi’s Playhouse, a nationally known nonprofit that provides free, purposeful … Read more