Articles about Primary Care
It’s so easy to forget that our bones are comprised of living tissue forever in a state of change as we age. The simple act of growing another day older can decrease our bone mass, making us more prone to fractures and osteoporosis. Generally, people are prescribed a variety of ways to slow down this … Read more
A quick scroll through TikTok or Instagram reveals a host of people touting the benefits of magnesium — from bettering health to warding off a variety of ailments. While people should all be leery of online health information, there is plenty to cheer about when it comes to this mineral. The National Institutes of Health … Read more
As a new year begins, we all want to start 2024 with a clean slate by consuming healthy food. Want to keep your immune system strong all season? Pay attention to what you’re eating. According to Alaine Mills, a registered dietitian with the MUSC Health & Wellness Institute, adding nutrient-rich foods to your winter meals … Read more
The hazards of red dye no. 3 remain a concern and in the headlines, especially since California recently became the first state in this country to ban a food product currently allowed by the Food and Drug Administration. Discovered in 1907, this synthetic dye, also known as erythrosine, immediately became popular for its brilliant red … Read more
Suppose you’re on a ship, plane or train or in a vehicle and suddenly have the urge to throw up for no obvious reason. Chances are you’re suffering from seasickness, airsickness, train sickness, or car sickness – but not because of anything wrong with the sea or any of these modes of transportation. It has … Read more
In early October 2022, Columbia resident Julianna Fisher jumped into an emergency responder vehicle with a seasoned paramedic and rushed off on her first medical call. Fisher had been on the job only a week as a brand-new emergency medical technician, but now she was speeding across Richland County with a siren wailing overhead – … Read more