GERD: Feeling the Heartburn

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GERD AFFECTS 10 TO 20 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION If the frequency of television commercials is any indication of how many people are concerned about any given health issue, it’s pretty clear that a lot of folks are worried about heartburn. And with good reason. It’s the rare individual who hasn’t experienced that unpleasant fiery […]

Fred Gutierrez: On a Mission to Help Others

When I first met Fred Gutierrez as he welcomed me to church, I immediately noticed his warm smile. I also quickly noticed that his entire left side was paralyzed and the top of his head had a massive crater in it. After I got to know him, he explained to me that he had suffered […]

Foods and Healthy Recipes That Help Fight Cancer

In our 2018 issue of HealthLinks Charleston that focused on KIDS HEALTH and featured our partnership with the local restaurant gogogreens we teamed up to offer our readers foods & recipes that focus on healthy eating for kids. HealthLinks Charleston and gogogreens have consulted with community physicians and medical professionals to create recipes good for […]

Ease the Pain and the Fear With a Little Dental Sedation

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Going to the dentist or getting any work done inside our mouths can strike fear in some people that equates to seeing Michael Myers in the “Halloween” movie series. It’s not something we look forward to, to say the least, and so many people avoid going, making their dental problems worse over time. According to […]

Dr. Gustavo Leone’s Dedication to Cancer Research

Dr. Gustavo Leone's dedication to cancer research. Like sunshine on a rainy day.

The large framed photograph on the wall of Dr. Gustavo Leone’s office at the Hollings Cancer Center caught my eye right when I walked inside. It’s almost like a painting – a smear of color and lights depicted from a bus window during a rainy day in Hong Kong. Dr. Leone’s brother took the photo, […]

Doctors Who Give Back

Doctors make a difference in their patients’ lives every day, but, for many, the boundaries of their medical practice are not enough. Medical professionals around the globe are known to spend time helping others through philanthropy and volunteer work, which in turn often gives them inspiration and renewed passion for the profession and helps prevent […]

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