The Perfect Picnic

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Ah — the smell of fresh flowers in the air, beach days on the horizon and warm sunny weather all signal the start of spring. It’s also the perfect time to grab your blankets, get outdoors and savor a picnic with friends and family. Whether you are looking for a beach experience or to sit … Read more

What They Wish We Knew, May/June 2024

What Doctors Wish We (Patients) Knew

We all turn to doctors to discover what they know about what ails us. HealthLinks wanted to know what doctors wish we all knew.  Healthcare professionals — doctors, therapists, dentists, chiropractors and more — share quick tips for this new, ongoing column. Most disease processes are attributed to multiple factors — not just one variable. … Read more

Urgency For Urgent Pet Care

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Charleston has roughly 155,000 residents. The city has been named one of the top dog-friendly cities in the country. It’s safe to say that between dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, and other creatures, the city has more pets than people. However, while there are roughly two dozen hospitals and emergency care centers in the city … Read more

Nearsightedness: Looking Ahead

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One spring day in 2000, Greenville County resident Harold Moore was doing his usual job: inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment for potential hazards at the Hitachi Manufacturing Center in Mauldin. When he went to calibrate an instrument for a piece of equipment, Moore couldn’t judge the accuracy of the readings because “the numbers suddenly … Read more

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