Tag: health
Bike sales increase during pandemic leads to shortage
The pandemic has caused a spike in bicycle sales, only to lead to a shortage of bikes and parts in the cycling industry.
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Doctors battle false information as they encourage flu shots
With flu vaccine misinformation spreading on social media, doctors across South Carolina remind patients of its importance amid a pandemic.
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Fewer jobs means hungrier Midlands families
Harvest Hope continues to serve the hungry in the Midlands throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, despite reduced hours.
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Columbia couple seeks good homes for stadium cats
For four years, a Columbia couple has fed stray cats around Williams-Brice Stadium and worked with Richmond County to find them homes.
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Young onset colorectal cancer on the rise
Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults. Marielle McLeod was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 36. Now she is a survivor and a patient advocate.
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Columbia’s homeless brace for winter chill, but many don’t come inside
As winter weather approaches, Columbia’s homeless population is left with limited resources to protect them from the cold.
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Read Eat Grow promotes food literacy in S.C.
The Read Eat Grow initiative, introduced by The South Carolina State Library, brings awareness to food literacy.
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Rock Steady Boxing takes a swing at Parkinson’s
A nonprofit boxing program is helping patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy awareness helps prevent athletic tragedy
A USC athlete who suffers from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is raising awareness about the disease.
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Rising prices for diabetics
Insulin prices have soared over the past five years, but a new drug company just released a new generic brand that could save diabetics money.
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Chair aerobics help senior citizens stay active
At the Drew Wellness and Fitness Center, Chair Aerobics helps keep seniors in shape.
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Students smash unrealistic body ideals
Colorfully decorated scales were smashed at the University of South Carolina to illustrate the need to defy societal expectations about beauty and body image.
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