A look at the Lowcountry’s most common pests—and how to fend off their bites and stings Written by Anna Miller

After months spent mostly homebound, you may have a particularly strong itch to immerse yourself in nature this summer and/or

Open-heart surgery is the standard method for repairing mitral valves, but for some, a treatment option now available at Roper

Make Masking Up Your Contribution to Fighting Coronavirus Masks may take a little getting used to, but as coronavirus numbers

  Your heart beats about 115,000 times in 24 hours, faithfully circulating blood throughout your body. That’s probably not something

  Sneezing? Check. Stuffy nose? Yes. Watery eyes? Yup. Must be allergy season in South Carolina. Seasonal allergies are caused by

Written by Hailey Middlebroook Thoracic surgeon Dr. Adam Mace is on a mission to help relieve symptoms of achalasia, a

“When symptoms start showing up, you have to respond immediately,” says local stroke survivor Ron Brinson, pictured here with his

Written by Lauren B. Johnson Photographs by Sarah Westmoreland Embrace it! Longer days and mild temps are enticing us all

The flowers are blooming and beach days are starting. Spring in the Lowcountry is splendid, for sure. However, if you’re

Written By Molly Ramsey Roper St. Francis Healthcare affiliated psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Coker shares the importance of taking time away

Suffer from Osteoarthritis? Start walking, suggests new research from Northwestern University According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Committing to healthy habits can be hard, especially since some of the weightiest rewards of eating well, exercising regularly, watching

Written By Virginia Beard Vaccinations aren’t just for babies. Read on for a list of immunizations your son or daughter

Written by Kinsey Gidick Step aside, diamonds. When it comes to health and wellness, a trusted OB/GYN is a girl’s

These are challenging times for us all. Parents are wearing many hats right now, caring for ourselves, our children and

Mention going to get a colonoscopy to a friend or loved one and you’ll likely get either a grimace or

Robotic-assisted technology is improving the accuracy and precision of total knee replacements—a procedure that’s on the rise throughout the nation

Just in time for the peak of cold and flu season, a Roper St. Francis Healthcare affiliated family medicine doctor

This year we’re saying down with the fad diets once and for all and instead are pledging allegiance to a

Aches and pains are largely considered a rite of passage as we age. Certain discomforts, however, warrant prompt treatment By

Unpacking the many health perks of massage By Molly Ramsey Many of us would classify massage as an indulgence: A

At-home DNA testing kits are surging in popularity. Should you be using them to peek at your genome? –by Virginia