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7 Misconceptions About the Flu Shot

December 26, 2018

HCA Healthcare's chief epidemiologist answers the most frequently asked questions about the flu shot and why its important to get vaccinated.

tags: flu , flu season , flu shot

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The Spooky Truth about 8 Popular Halloween Candies

October 2, 2018

Halloween candy can be almost impossible to resist, and unfortunately, many are loaded with fat, sugar and calories. Here's what you need to ...

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Pumpkins Aren't Just for Pie!

October 2, 2018

Thanks to their newfound superfood status, pumpkins will be spending less time on the front porch and more time on dinner menus this fall.

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Coping with Disaster

September 26, 2018

Here are tips to help you cope with the aftermath of a disaster.

tags: anxiety , communication , coping mechanisms , depression , disaster , mental health , safety

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Top 5 Reasons Why Breakfast is a Must for Kids

September 7, 2018

How many times have you heard "breakfast is the most important meal of the day"? Here's why, in terms of small fry.

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Enjoy Safe Tailgating Without a Penalty Trip to...

September 6, 2018

Football season is here, and the grill is ready to be fired up! Proper food handling and preparation are essential to the safe and successful...

tags: burns , cooking , emergency room , er , food poisoning , food safety , football , sports , tailgating

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Ensuring Backpack Safety for a New School Year

July 25, 2018

Compared to messenger bags, totes and purses, backpacks are the best option for carrying books and papers home from school. They also take advantage...

tags: backpacks , back pain , back to school , pediatrics , school safety , spine health

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Can you get Alzheimer’s disease when you’re young?

July 20, 2018

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just for seniors. Find out how Alzheimer’s and six other types of dementia can affect cognitive function from an early...

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Hot Car Safety Tips to Avoid Needless Child Deaths

July 3, 2018

You think it could never happen to your child, yet every summer, there are heartbreaking stories of children who died while left alone in car...

tags: car safety , heat stroke , parenting , pediatrics

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Migraine Matters

June 26, 2018

Millions of adults in the U.S. struggle with migraines: severe pounding that can make you nauseous and sensitive to light and sound. Find out...

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What Does it Mean to Throw Out Your Back?

June 8, 2018

It happens to millions of people each year and it's a top reason for missed work days. Odds are the back pain is only temporary, but here's how...

tags: grand-strand-medical-center

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Are You at a Higher Risk for Multiple Sclerosis?

May 31, 2018 by Ashley Vogt Davids

Doctors aren’t quite sure what causes multiple sclerosis (MS), but through medical advancements and research, scientists have been able to identify...

tags: multiple sclerosis

4 min Read Time

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Eating Healthy, Mexican Style

May 3, 2018

Love Mexican food but hate the saturated fat and heaps of salt that come along with it? Prevent a diet disaster with these savvy dining tips.

tags: general health , healthy eating , mexican food , nutrition , recipe

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What is Sepsis?

May 3, 2018

Sepsis—which can occur in the community at large and in hospitals— is more deadly than prostate cancer, breast cancer and AIDS, combined, with...

4 min Read Time

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8 Common First Aid Mistakes

April 18, 2018

It’s common to reach for the hydrogen peroxide to clean a scraped knee, or for the tweezers when you get a splinter. However, you may want to...

tags: emergency-care , first aid , spring

5 min Read Time

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Are Household Cleaning Products Damaging Your ...

March 19, 2018

Exposure to household cleaning products can harm your lungs. Find out more about the health risks, how to choose safe cleaning products and other...

tags: clean , lungs , toxic

4 min Read Time

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Supercharged Salads

March 14, 2018

Try these tips and recipes for supercharged salads.

tags: diet , healthy , recipe , salad , weight-loss

4 min Read Time

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Start a Regular Exercise Program

February 22, 2018

Exercise helps keep your body healthy and your tissues and organs working properly. By keeping your body in good working order, exercise also...

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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

February 19, 2018

Because pregnancy affects your immune system, you and your unborn baby are more susceptible to the bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause...

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How to Avoid Heart Disease: 6 Steps to a Healthier...

February 14, 2018

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide – accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year – according to the American Heart...

3 min Read Time

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Concussion May Not Be Needed to Cause CTE Brain...

January 25, 2018

New research suggests that head impacts, not just concussion, may result in the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

tags: brain disease , concussion , football , head injury , neurology

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Why is the flu so bad this year?

January 19, 2018

Some flu seasons are worse than others. Learn why the 2018 flu season is so widespread.

tags: er , flu , general wellness , h3n2 , primary care , urgent care

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Is Your Job a Pain in the Back?

January 18, 2018

Maybe you think that if you’re not a lumberjack, farmer or construction worker, you won’t have to worry about back pain at work. You’d be wrong...

tags: ortho-care-campaign

4 min Read Time

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Is Breastfeeding Right for You? 8 Facts to Help...

January 17, 2018 by Olivia DeLong

Do you have to change your diet? And how long should you nurse? Here are the answers.

tags: benefits of breastfeeding , breastfeeding , breastfeeding diet , breastfeeding tips , breast milk , lactation consultant

3 min Read Time

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When to See a Joint Doctor

January 5, 2018

Joint pain often goes away on its own after some good rest, but sometimes it hangs around and can be a sign of a problem.

tags: arthritis , joint health , joint pain doctor , joint specialist , orthopedics , orthopedist , osteoarthritis , who treats joint pain