Articles categorized as General Health.
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER will kick off its 50th anniversary celebration with events scheduled for July 25 and July 26. Festivities marking the landmark birthday of the North Charleston-area medical center will continue throughout the year. Honoring a Half-Century of Care in North Charleston In 1975, North Trident Regional Hospital, now Trident Medical Center, opened in … Read more
Nutritional supplements and vitamins can have important health benefits but can also do more harm than good; it’s important to know what vitamins and supplements are right for you. Vitamins and dietary supplements line the shelves of every drugstore and health aisle, promising health benefits from better sleep to sharper focus and stronger bones. But … Read more
Plastics are ubiquitous in our society, from packaging and construction to transportation and consumer goods, and, for most of us, that extends to the food containers we use in our kitchens. But are plastic containers safe to use in the microwave? A 2023 study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that microwaving plastic containers … Read more
Local experts provide their best anti-aging tips. Can diet, exercise, hormone optimization and better sleep enhance men’s health and help them feel younger and live longer? Men’s Health Tips to Age Backward Naturally There certainly is no lack of information related to health and wellness, but men can be overwhelmed and confused by the seemingly … Read more
It’s no secret to anyone who has shopped at a grocery store within the past few months that the price of eggs has skyrocketed. The main culprit for rising costs – the average price of a dozen grade A eggs in the United States in January was a record-high $4.95 – is the H5 bird … Read more
East Cooper Medical Center’s Commitment to Exceptional Care There’s a reason why East Cooper Medical Center almost always wins in many of HealthLinks’ Best in Health categories. Sarah Tuley, president of ECMC, put it this way: “We not only provide the care we would want for our own loved ones, but we are also deeply … Read more