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“Why is my one leg shorter than the other?” cried the 14-year-old girl as she struggled to compete in school sports. At age 6, this young lady sustained a bad break in a long bone in one of her legs that, unfortunately, involved the growth plate. Now, over the past couple of years, during which … Read more
Opioids can lure anyone, anywhere from any walk of life into its den of addiction. That the deadly prescription pain medication has found its way into school systems nationwide is a tragic reality. Fortunately for the Charleston County School District – one of the largest districts in the state, with 49,000 students in 83 schools … Read more
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