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After finding out they are pregnant, some women’s thoughts quickly turn to picking out the perfect baby name or selecting colors and a scheme for the nursery. But there are two other essential choices expectant mothers must make – who will deliver their baby and where? The answer is not always an obstetrician. A growing … Read more
From 2013 to 2016, nearly half of all adults in the United States tried to lose weight within the previous 12 months, according to findings from the July 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Many people immerse themselves in the latest fad diets and slim down for a time, only to see their weight … Read more
Moms who are committed to being active have to get creative in their quest to take care of their bodies. Many do so by finding a group workout that allows babies and young children, joining a facility that offers child care, asking for the support of loved ones nearby or creating exercise-friendly environments in their … Read more
Sleep apnea and sleepwalking are two different disorders, but both affect children and can be concerns for parents. Dr. Concetta Riva is a pediatric pulmonologist and director of the pediatric sleep program at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is board-certified in sleep medicine and works exclusively with children. Sleepwalking Sleepwalking is fairly common … Read more
In an effort to reduce the risk of one pandemic, some experts fear that another has been left to fester. In 2020, HIV testing numbers were down significantly, and, while this year testing has begun to tick back up again, so, too, have positive cases. According to Richard Reams of Palmetto Community Care in Charleston, … Read more
Inflammation – the name alone carries visions of redness, swelling, hurting bones and joints and a human body yelling for help. But inflammation is not only a friend to your body, it is the first sign of your body’s efforts to heal either an injury or illness. And your best chance of recovery begins with … Read more