Health officials confirm a seventh person has died from a severe lung illness linked to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now reporting at least 380 confirmed and probable vape-related illnesses, including in South Carolina.
As officials warn residents from Florida to the Carolinas to prepare for Hurricane Dorian's unpredictable path, some may feel a rush of anxiety or exhaustion kick in.
The Bethea Retirement Community announced plans to build a new $23 million nursing and rehabilitation center that will replace the current facility on their campus.
Though many doctors see the accessibility of the pill as a positive, many also acknowledge most women do not end up talking with a doctor before buying.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday, August 15 that a medication used to treat migraines was being pulled from shelves because continued use could lead to serious, life threatening infections.
Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of toxic blue-green algae after three dogs in North Carolina died within hours of exposure to the harmful algae bloom.
Florence School District One food service workers prepared a variety of new school lunch food for administrators and staff on Wednesday at Delmae Heights Elementary.
EpiPens have been in short supply for over a year now after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration first declared a shortage back in May 2018, citing to manufacturing issues.
A new health care facility is in the works in Carolina Forest and officials say when it’s built, it’ll be a vital tool in getting folks treated quicker than before.
With efforts across the country in place to reduce the number of opioids prescribed, physical therapists are using a new technique to help patients with chronic pain.
Health officials trying to contain an outbreak of hepatitis A in South Carolina are warning customers of five restaurants that they might have been exposed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 2.4 million Americans live with Hepatitis C. Studies show there’s a link between the infectious disease and the opioid epidemic. In South Carolina, the number of diagnosed cases has gone up since 2010.
As the nation continues to battle an opioid epidemic, a recent study finds the rates of opioid prescriptions remain high for adolescents and young adults.
Behavioral health professionals at HopeHealth are now using virtual reality therapy to treat behavioral and mental disorders like phobias, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder.
Conway Medical Center is making strides toward alleviating the physician shortage in Horry County, thanks to a $1 million grant from The Duke Endowment.
When it comes to our food, terms like “natural,” “farm-fresh” and “organic” are often tossed around. But what does it really mean and are the foods with these labels really healthier for you? Food experts say be aware because it doesn’t always mean what you think.
As our nation continues to face a growing opioid crisis, many are searching for ways to combat the problem. But addiction can happen to anyone, even health care professionals.
Experts say a new study showing a strong association between a popular TV show and youth suicide rates should serve as a wake-up call to mainstream media.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hepatitis A is “usually transmitted person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or water.”
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced in a news conference Friday the unveiling of a new program meant to help victims of sexual assault who are at risk for AIDS and HIV.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm about a recall of Hunt’s Tomato Paste No Salt Added six ounce cans due to the potential presence of mold.
While you’re outdoors, you may need to be on the lookout for some tiny yet dangerous creatures. WTOC spoke to the Chatham County Extension Office as well as doctors on Wednesday about venomous caterpillars in our area.
In an effort to maintain a sun-kissed look, many teens will start using tanning beds. But just one UV tanning session increases the chance of developing melanoma by 20 percent.
The 15th Circuit Solicitors Office has 60 cases currently pending for child neglect and distribution charges that stem from babies born addicted to drugs, according to solicitor Jimmy Richardson.
Tidelands Health is honoring the memory of its late board chairman and his beloved wife through a new initiative that will continue the couple’s legacy of giving back to the community.
You see them on convenience store shelves with names like “Rhino” “Black Stallion” and “Libidomax” boasting some big claims, promising male enhancement and better results in the bedroom.
A new report posted by the credit report website WalletHub.com ranks the Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach metropolitan area as the 20th fattest area in the country.
How healthy is your county? A recent annual report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconson’s Population Health Institute ranks Horry County 16 out of the 46 counties in South Carolina.
The Food and Drug Administration just recently approved a new treatment for severe depression. The evidence federal regulators needed to make that move came from right here in the Palmetto State.
A woman representing parents at Carolina Forest High School spoke at the Horry County School Board meeting Monday night and said mold has been a problem at the school since last year.
