Your blood connects your whole body and tells the story of your health. But how much do you actually know

Written by Stratton Lawrence “One star — would not recommend.”  If years received online ratings, 2020 would be a dud.

A physician’s take on the highs and lows of hemp-derived CBD Written by Lauren B. Johnson The Cannabis sativa plant

Over the past year, many of us have traded a long drive to the office for a quick commute to

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Palliative and hospice care teams offer a variety of comforts for patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses Written by Jennifer

As communities, schools and workplaces slowly start to reopen, many are welcoming back another time-honored tradition – the return to

Let’s be honest: A trip to the doctor’s office doesn’t top anyone’s fun list. But, regular well visits are key

Are you making your knee pain worse by ignoring it? Knee pain varies in intensity and seriousness and can affect

This fall, kids will (hopefully) be heading back to class after an extra-long break from their routine. Try these proactive

A Roper St. Francis Healthcare affiliated sleep specialist weighs in on snoring: when it’s normal, how to curb it and

A 2020 study from Princeton University found that gardening boosts people’s mental health and happiness levels as much as activities

Going the Distance New research suggests how much you walk may be more important than how hard you hustle If

Summer’s here and we’re all heading outside to soak up that sunshine. You’ve likely considered sunscreen (we hope!), but make

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

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“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