Saturday, October 23 2010 7:39 PM EDT2010-10-23 23:39:32 GMT
This year's Pee Dee Heart Walk is ranked no. 1 for its market size, with more than 200 0 supporters who participated to help raise money for heart disease.More >>
Friday, September 3 2010 10:19 AM EDT2010-09-03 15:19:33 GMT
A series of upcoming health screenings hosted by the Georgetown Hospital System will aim at providing greater community-wide access to health care resources and information.More >>
Friday, May 28 2010 7:07 AM EDT2010-05-28 12:07:19 GMT
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of bathing suit season, and for many, the thought of baring skin that hasn't seen the sun since last fall is simply unbearable. They're flocking to tanning salons.More >>
Monday, May 24 2010 11:10 PM EDT2010-05-25 04:10:38 GMT
As many Americans get ready to hit the beach or pool this weekend, experts from the Environmental Working Group say there's a good chance your sunscreen won't protect you from the sun's harmful rays.More >>
You think you know how to use sunscreen -- so why do you still get the occasional burn? Sharpen your sunscreen IQ and stay skin-safe this summer with these tips.More >>
Tuesday, May 18 2010 7:00 PM EDT2010-05-19 00:00:50 GMT
A new trend is emerging on the internet that has the attention of teens in various parts of the country, but it's flying under the radars of most adults. Teens are trying to get high using nothing but sound.More >>
Saturday, May 15 2010 10:00 PM EDT2010-05-16 03:00:33 GMT
The American Academy of Dermatology estimates at least 1 million people in the U.S. develop skin cancer every year, but would you even know what to look for when it comes to your skin?More >>
Thursday, May 13 2010 4:56 PM EDT2010-05-13 21:56:36 GMT
For three years, Sarah Woolley lived with severe pain. With four kids under the age of eight, Sarah felt helpless as the pain took more of her life away.More >>
Monday, May 10 2010 9:33 AM EDT2010-05-10 14:33:18 GMT
How would you like to be more productive? Some people are taking enormous mental leaps just by getting their brain power checked, and it's really paying off.More >>
Thursday, May 6 2010 8:06 PM EDT2010-05-07 01:06:04 GMT
Americans are exposed to thousands of cancer-causing agents in the environment every day and not enough is being done to stop it. At least that's what presidential cancer advisors said Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, May 4 2010 10:49 PM EDT2010-05-05 03:49:04 GMT
The FDA said bacteria-ridden materials were used to make kids medicines involved in a recent recall. But testing shows no signs of contamination.More >>
Monday, May 3 2010 10:27 PM EDT2010-05-04 02:27:40 GMT
The Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating after a health-care company recalled more than 40 over-the-counter infant's and children's liquid medications.More >>
Friday, April 30 2010 10:04 PM EDT2010-05-01 03:04:19 GMT
As the warm weather arrives, so does the pollen. Plenty of folks are suffering right now. While there's medication to prevent the symptoms, nothing foolproof. That's why some folks swear by an alternative form of relief.More >>
Feel like you never have time to exercise? Not anymore! Check out this easy routine you can do in short spurts throughout the day, at home and while doing other things. It takes multitasking to a whole new level.More >>
Thursday, April 22 2010 11:35 PM EDT2010-04-23 04:35:36 GMT
For years, health organizations have cited the health risks associated with cigarettes and second-hand smoke, but did you know that cigarettes can still be dangerous even when there's no smoke?More >>
Wednesday, April 21 2010 9:33 PM EDT2010-04-22 02:33:39 GMT
We've all heard the reports about the possible dangers of pedicures stemming from the unsanitary conditions of those popular jetted tubs, but now there may be a safer alternative.More >>
Tuesday, April 20 2010 5:48 PM EDT2010-04-20 22:48:43 GMT
The most complete analysis of swine flu deaths among pregnant women last year indicates that quick treatment with Tamiflu or a similar medicine saved the lives of many.More >>
Wednesday, April 14 2010 10:23 PM EDT2010-04-15 02:23:42 GMT
A medical breakthrough in the fight against one form of cancer. Right now there's a clinical trial going on in Virginia that uses a virus to fight a deadly form of skin cancer.More >>
Wednesday, April 14 2010 8:19 AM EDT2010-04-14 13:19:38 GMT
Millions of Americans are living without health insurance, and many often forego routine medical care because they can't afford the out-of-pocket costs.More >>
Wednesday, April 7 2010 7:52 AM EDT2010-04-07 12:52:04 GMT
For years we've been told eating a diet with lots of fruits and veggies can help protect against cancer, but a new study shows that may not be true.More >>
Tuesday, April 6 2010 6:04 PM EDT2010-04-06 23:04:59 GMT
An analysis of state fertility and economic data is showing a strong connection to low birth rates and the state of the U.S. economy, the Pew Research Center announced Tuesday.More >>
Monday, April 5 2010 2:31 PM EDT2010-04-05 19:31:52 GMT
A 21-year-old University of Southern California student who suffered a cardiac arrest in mile 18 of the Los Angeles Marathon is on the road to recovery.More >>
Monday, April 5 2010 2:31 PM EDT2010-04-05 19:31:07 GMT
New infrared sauna use invisible light, rather than steam, to heat the people who use them. Some claim it's better than the original and even alleviates health problems, but some professionals aren't so sure.More >>
Thursday, March 11 2010 10:15 PM EST2010-03-12 03:15:04 GMT
In a world of fast food choices, Taco Bell claims its new drive-thru diet menu. Is the choice du jour for those looking to lose weight without giving up that fast food fix?More >>
Tuesday, March 9 2010 3:00 PM EST2010-03-09 20:00:15 GMT
When Dr. Carol Adams learned she had breast cancer, she faced a myriad of questions and emotions despite her background as a psychologist on staff at McLeod Family Medicine.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.More >>
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.More >>
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.More >>
If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
You told yourself you'd have just one bite. But that one bite turned into a whole slice ... and then that one slice turned into two slices. Some foods are just that addicting.More >>
You told yourself you'd have just one bite. But that one bite turned into a whole slice ... and then that one slice turned into two slices. Some foods are just that addicting.More >>
Do you run out the door in the morning with just coffee in your stomach -- or maybe nothing at all? What's your excuse? Expert Dawn Jackson Blatner makes toast out of every reason to avoid starting the day off right.More >>
In a slightly unexpected way, skipping the scale has made me more accountable rather than less so. I find myself paying more attention to what I eat and the decisions I make from meal to meal because I'm not using the scale as a gauge to tell me how I'm doing.More >>
When I came up with the idea of giving up my scale, it was instantly and drastically freeing. This doesn't mean that I want to stop trying to lose weight. And I certainly hope to have a significant loss 12 months from now. But the scale has been getting in my way.More >>
It's 26 weeks until my birthday -- and I want to lose 26 pounds. Keeping focused on that and a couple of specific challenges is getting me back on track with my diet.More >>
This week was about re-evaluating, re-focusing, and re-thinking my weight loss plan. I even bought a couple of new diet books to help me along the way! (Click through for a sample recipe from the "Hungry Girl" book.)More >>
With the release of Alli this past June, diet pills are once again in the spotlight. The claims are appealing: "Lose 30 lbs in 30 days" or "Melt your fat away". But, do these pills really work? More >>
Don't let your workout routine set with the summer sun. There are ways to get fit in the winter without freezing outside or joining a gym. Try these suggestions.More >>
Squeezing in time for exercise is a challenge for most of us. But make sure to include time for warming up and cooling down.More >>
Squeezing in time for exercise is a challenge for most of us. So it's tempting to take short-cuts and forget about warming up before physical activity, or cooling down afterwards. Yet those two steps are important, so it is time well-spent.More >>
When you participate in free-time physical activity with your daughter or son, you increase her or his enjoyment of unstructured fitness fun. More >>
While there are no magic pills for becoming more fit (and staying that way), some exercises are more effective in less time than others. Here are some tips.More >>
When you participate in free-time physical activity with your daughter or son, you increase her or his enjoyment of unstructured fitness fun. More >>
If you want to raise healthy kids, then share your positive interest and attitudes about exercise. When you participate in free-time physical activity with your daughter or son, you increase her or his enjoyment of unstructured fitness fun. More >>
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Produced for The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress - The man considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history tells how he dealt with all the vicious hits he took. More >>
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Produced for the Centers for Disease Control - Continuing with the success of last year's national education ad campaign, "Tips from Former Smokers," a second series of ads was launched today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More >>
Lisa met her goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th birthday, but the struggle continues. Click through to read about losing the first 100 pounds or click on the links below to read about the new challenges.More >>
Lisa met her goal of losing 100 pounds by her 40th birthday, but the struggle continues. Click through to read about losing the first 100 pounds or click on the links below to read about the new challenges.More >>
I tried writing in this space about a month ago and got three paragraphs into it before I gave up. I just feel like I'm saying the same things over and over and not making any real changes that stick. But all I can do is try again and keep trying until I get out of this rut.More >>
Heather Bauer is an RD specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.More >>
Find tips on a healthy lifestyle from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. More >>
Why is it that whenever we're doing good there is always someone or something that seems to always kick us when we're... up? While I can't answer this eternal question, I can assure you that though sabotage is here to stay, it's something you can combat with a little strategy.More >>
Sure, you want to be romantic with your sweetheart. But with work, kids and chores, romance can feel like just one more item on the to-do list. Here's how to keep the spark going from date night to every night.More >>
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