People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:30:18 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – William continued to be the most popular name for baby boys in South Carolina in 2012, and Emma climbed one spot to become the most popular girls name. According to a releaseMore >>
William continued to be the most popular name for baby boys in South Carolina in 2012, and Emma climbed one spot to become the most popular girls name.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:08:11 GMT
Joanna Hiller hadn't even 30 years old yet when she choose to have her breasts removed and reconstructed."After watching my mom die a slow and painful death back in 2005, about three months after that,More >>
Joanna Hiller hadn't even 30 years old yet when she choose to have her breasts removed and reconstructed. It was a scary, but necessary surgery for her. More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-11 23:45:14 GMT
SOUTH CAROLINA (WMBF) – The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants residents to learn about the safety of eating fish caught in the state's lakes and rivers by checking the updated fish consumptionMore >>
The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants residents to learn about the safety of eating fish caught in the state's lakes and rivers.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:06:28 GMT
When you meet Sawyer, the blond curls and blue eyes instantly win you over. And so does the intense unconditional love of his parents, Brianna and Patrick Mccarthy "Even at a young age I was nervous andMore >>
When you meet Sawyer, the blond curls and blue eyes instantly win you over.More >>
With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators.More >>
With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:43:57 GMT
Do you let your baby cry or not? That's the question sleepy parents are debating. Some researchers recommend letting your baby cry at night, while others contend that leads to long term problems. CharlieMore >>
Do you let your baby cry or not? That's the question sleepy parents are debating. Some researchers recommend letting your baby cry at night, while others contend that leads to long term problems.More >>
Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More >>
Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More >>
The fees that hospitals charge consumers or insurance providers for services vary widely across the United States, and can even vary within geographic regions and cities, federal officials reported Wednesday.More >>
The fees that hospitals charge consumers or insurance providers for services vary widely across the United States, and can even vary within geographic regions and cities, federal officials reported Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:46:24 GMT
What authorities are calling a meth epidemic is taking center stage in Charleston this week. meth labs sprouting all over south Carolina. "We are in the middle of a meth lab production epidemic in ourMore >>
Law enforcement officials attending a conference to tackle the growing meth lab problem heard a success story from another state. Officials in Mississippi said meth lab busts are down dramatically due to a law that requires a prescription for Pseudoephedrine. The cold medicine is an ingredient used to make meth. A similar law has been proposed in the South Carolina Senate.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:56:53 GMT
Caffeine is being added to foods more and more these days. But the caffeine craze is worrying the FDA, which is now looking into regulating America's favorite drug.More >>
Caffeine is being added to foods more and more these days. But the caffeine craze is worrying the FDA, which is now looking into regulating America's favorite drug.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-07 18:01:51 GMT
(RNN) – The first thing most people with sinus infections want to do is go to the doctor to get a shot, but that may not be the best option. In the long run, it could make matters worse. The InfectiousMore >>
Part of battling seasonal allergies includes understanding what they are and what causes them, which means a quick hit of antibiotics is rarely the right answer. More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:04:13 GMT
Stall High School sports trainer Danielle Greewood says her players know the drill when it comes to getting a sports physical. She says what might seem routine is actually vital and has proven to detectMore >>
Stall High School sports trainer Danielle Greewood says her players know the drill when it comes to getting a sports physical. She says what might seem routine is actually vital and has proven to detect crucial information about a student's health.More >>
Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children.More >>
Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children.More >>
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain toxic metals.More >>
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:56:34 GMT
Soon customers won't be noticing the emergency contraceptive Plan B behind the counter, but instead out next to condoms and spermicide's in their pharmacy. In the coming months Plan B will be on displayMore >>
The FDA changes to make Plan B available to 15-year-old's isn't going into affect right away, and there are things parents and young girls need to know.More >>
More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports.More >>
More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports.More >>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Danish scientists testing a novel HIV treatment in human trials contend that they're confident their strategy will result in a cure for the AIDS-causing virus, according to news reports.More >>
Danish scientists testing a novel HIV treatment in human trials contend that they're confident their strategy will result in a cure for the AIDS-causing virus, according to news reports.More >>
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement on home births that includes a recommendation that there be a caregiver who's present solely to take care of the newborn.More >>
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement on home births that includes a recommendation that there be a caregiver who's present solely to take care of the newborn.More >>
Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.More >>
Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.More >>
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens.More >>
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students -- more than 5 million kids -- have abused these medications.More >>
Missed or wrong diagnoses made up the lion's share of U.S. malpractice payouts -- which totaled nearly $39 billion -- during the past 25 years, finds a new study of more than 350,000 claims.More >>
Missed or wrong diagnoses made up the lion's share of U.S. malpractice payouts -- which totaled nearly $39 billion -- during the past 25 years, finds a new study of more than 350,000 claims.More >>
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates.More >>
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 8:57 AM EDT2013-04-23 12:57:53 GMT
Every calorie counts towards your daily intake, so don't forget about the liquid ones! And on top of that a new study suggests when we drink, we just don't eat right. Rob Debreczeni was the poster childMore >>
Every calorie counts towards your daily intake, so don't forget about the liquid ones!More >>
Young athletes who train intensely for one sport are at greatly increased risk for severe overuse injuries such as stress fractures, a new study finds.More >>
Young athletes who train intensely for one sport are at greatly increased risk for severe overuse injuries such as stress fractures, a new study finds.More >>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.More >>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.More >>
Hair analysis can reveal if seniors have elevated stress hormone levels that may put them at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests.More >>
Hair analysis can reveal if seniors have elevated stress hormone levels that may put them at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests.More >>
Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests.More >>
Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests.More >>
Just as the smell of freshly brewed coffee may compel you to pour a steaming cup of java, a small taste of beer may activate part of your brain's reward system and trigger the urge for more, a new study suggests.More >>
Just as the smell of freshly brewed coffee may compel you to pour a steaming cup of java, a small taste of beer may activate part of your brain's reward system and trigger the urge for more, a new study suggests.More >>
Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.More >>
Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.More >>
For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.More >>
For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.More >>
The death from chickenpox of an otherwise healthy 15-year-old Ohio girl should remind parents of the importance of vaccination against the disease, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.More >>
The death from chickenpox of an otherwise healthy 15-year-old Ohio girl should remind parents of the importance of vaccination against the disease, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.More >>
U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds.More >>
U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds.More >>
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.More >>
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.More >>
Drug company salespeople provide family doctors with little or no information about the harmful effects of medicines they are promoting, a new study says.More >>
Drug company salespeople provide family doctors with little or no information about the harmful effects of medicines they are promoting, a new study says.More >>
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More >>
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.More >>
A drug called amiodarone that's widely used to treat heartbeat irregularities might raise a patient's risk of cancer, Taiwanese researchers report.More >>
A drug called amiodarone that's widely used to treat heartbeat irregularities might raise a patient's risk of cancer, Taiwanese researchers report.More >>
Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.More >>
Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-04-05 20:53:31 GMT
"We looked at him and we noticed he was shaking and he vomited and collapsed to the ground," said pet owner Katelynn Salmon. Salmon is talking about her 2-year-old German Shepherd Guinness who got intoMore >>
"We looked at him and we noticed he was shaking and he vomited and collapsed to the ground," said pet owner Katelynn Salmon. Salmon is talking about her 2-year-old German Shepherd Guinness who got intoMore >>
People who smoke a cigarette as soon as they wake up in the morning are more likely to develop lung and oral cancer than other smokers, a new study reveals.More >>
People who smoke a cigarette as soon as they wake up in the morning are more likely to develop lung and oral cancer than other smokers, a new study reveals.More >>
