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Don Harris was, in his own words, “down in the dumps” after his wife, Marianne, passed away. His health was deteriorating, and his outlook on life was bleak at best. He was downbeat, depressed and despondent. In the past year or so, he has dropped 60 pounds, jettisoned his cane and crutches and regained his … Read more
Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere nowadays, and, depending on who you ask, it’s either the dawn of a new age or the end of civilization. AI’s potential worries some physicians who might find themselves not needed, or at least not needed as much. They also are concerned about whether they can stay on top … Read more
On March 15, 1937, Dr. Bernard Fantus watched as a stranger walked into the Cook County Hospital in Chicago and allowed blood to be drawn from his arm. The unnamed man was the first donor at the hospital’s new blood bank – the first of its kind in the U.S., created by Dr. Fantus as … Read more
Charleston’s abundant agricultural resources challenge and inspire culinary professionals to create, innovate and elevate the importance of eating healthy and eating local. We spoke with three Charleston-area women food leaders who nourish their community through their passion for cooking. Amy Khan • holistic nutritionist and personal chef Over the past 11 years, holistic nutritionist and … Read more
Because a significant portion of skin care products and devices utilized in aesthetics originated in wound care, an overlap between the two industries was a natural progression, according to Charleston Wound Care’s Dr. Chris Michaelis. “Although our specialty is treating wounds, we also focus on preventing signs of aging and prioritizing overall skin health,” said … Read more
On June 20, 1785, a farmer named Eilif Philipsen died in his hometown of Kinsarvik, Norway – an unremarkable event except that Philipsen was the first documented human centenarian, dying one day short of 103 years. While Philipsen was something of an anomaly in his lifetime, his achievement has been duplicated so often in the … Read more