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Monday, June 17, 2013  About one in three Americans has high blood pressure, and nearly one-third don’t know it.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Providence Hospital celebrated 75 years of being of ministry and service in the Midlands.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Food policy leaders in South Carolina are getting together to share ideas and talk about what issues need attention in terms of how the state eats.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Pools, playgrounds, sporting events, and a lot of outdoor activity will be on the to-do list for some as the summer begins. However, staying hydrated and beating the heat will also be at the top of the list as summer temperatures rise.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Several lawsuits have been filed against education officials and the Department of Health and Environmental Control over a tuberculosis outbreak at a Greenwood County school.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Taking little Preston to the park is something Nella Taylor does very often throughout the week, but ensuring her grandson's safety as he plays is something she's always mindful of.

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.

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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Three out of four children will experience an ear infection by the age of three. But soon diagnosing the common problem may not require a trip to the doctor's office.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Obama reverses course on morning-after pill; critic sees him 'caving to political pressure'

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, June 08, 2013  Simon Jacob was one of many men who attended the Real Men Get Real on Health event, hosted by Palmetto Health Baptist.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A local business is helping teach some life lessons ofits own while raising money in the fight against cancer this weekend.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A South Carolina hospital wants a federal judge to overturn a false Medicare claims verdict.

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.