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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Out of necessity or as a way to lose weight, it seems a lot of people are going gluten-free.  But taking out gluten doesn't mean you have to take out taste.

Monday, June 10, 2013  You probably know not to smoke, not to tan, and not to eat fattening foods. But other seemingly harmless vices can be ruining your health!

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Some South Carolina seniors can line up for free and healthy food, thanks in part to a state agency.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Senators want to limit the foods Gov. Nikki Haley's staff can buy with public money, saying if the Republican governor insists on fighting obesity through food stamp restrictions, she needs to lead by example.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Students at the University of South Carolina are working to raise money for the fight against premature births.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Authorities say a baby girl was dropped off at an Anderson hospital this week.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Columbia's First Family invited the public out for a family fun Easter Egg event Friday.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The SC Forestry Dept. issued a prescribed burn Friday, engulfing 30 acres of Harbison State Forest in flames.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A new study has ranked Beaufort County as the healthiest place in South Carolina.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Some South Carolina residents are upset about sewage from Charlotte.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The deadline is here for applications to a contest that state health officials hope will encourage kids to stay active and healthy.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  As organic foods become more popular, some wonder if they are really better for you or if it's all hype. And the question remains: Just what makes a food organic anyway?

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  She's eight months into her first pregnancy, and Jennifer Warren is not backing down from a good workout, instructing Zumba three days per week.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The GDC Morning WACH for Tuesday February 26, 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013  Rep. Bakari Sellers said he's committed to shopping for healthy foods in his district, but he added that poverty and obesity is not caused just by unhealthy foods, but rather expenses and access to healthy alternatives.