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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Ten more people have tested positive for exposure to tuberculosis in an outbreak focused around a Greenwood County school.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The original patient to whom health officials say dozens of South Carolina tuberculosis cases can be traced has been ordered to a medical lockdown facility until the infection passes.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  March 1 is almost here, and automatic federal spending cuts could hit South Carolina hard.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Making HIV tests as common as cholesterol checks: Guideline pushes routine screens for most

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  State and federal authorities are investigating after a case with radioactive warnings was seized from a locker at a storage business in Goose Creek.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  The Olympic Games do not begin for two weeks, but a University of South Carolina professor played his part in this year's event Thursday.

Friday, April 20, 2012  The first orthopedic surgeon to travel to space is scheduled to deliver a lecture on health disparities during an event hosted by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  A new study by researchers in South Carolina has found that the further young Mexican-Americans move away from the dietary habits of their native culture, the more weight they gain.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  The leader of South Carolina's labor agency is a step closer to taking the helm of the state's public health and environmental control agency.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  The person chosen to lead the Department of Health and Environmental Control agency answers grilling questions from senators concerned about her lack of experience in the medical field.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Graphic images on cigarette packs may be enough to stop some smokers according to a new study by a University of South Carolina public health professor.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Occupy Columbia protesters plan to let the Budget and Control Board know they are against proposed rules banning tents used for camping and sleeping on Statehouse grounds.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  There are 34 million people living with HIV worldwide, but despite the staggering statistic, many are helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Police in Los Angeles, Philadelphia dismantle Occupy encampments; over 200 arrested in LA