Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that acan significantly impact breathing. While there is no cure, advances in treatment are helping many patients breathe easier and stay active longer.
A new year often brings fresh motivation to focus on health and well-being. While ambitious resolutions can be inspiring, lasting change usually comes from small, realistic steps that add up over time.
Pre-diabetes indicates that blood sugar levels are elevated, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It's “the canary in the coal mine" ...an important warning sign to start taking diet and exercise seriously.
South Carolina is in the “stone belt,” which means we have a higher incidence of kidney stones. If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know you don’t want another one. Urologist Namita Natalie Lopes,MD, answered our kidney stone questions.
When most people think of treating depression, they picture therapists or psychiatrists. But increasingly, it's primary care physicians (PCPs) who are playing a leading role in identifying and managing this common and often misunderstood condition.
When most people think about going to the eye doctor, they usually picture someone squinting at a blurry road sign or holding a book at arm's length. But eye care isn't just for people who already wear glasses or contacts.
Imagine going to the doctor and walking away not with a bottle of pills—but with a personalized plan for food, movement, sleep, stress relief, and even your relationships.
