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A recent expert tip highlighted the potential benefits of intergenerational friendships for healthy aging, a concept that could resonate with Aiken residents seeking to enhance their well-being. Dr.\u2026
A new COVID-19 vaccine has received approval and is expected to become available soon, a development noted by William Schaffner, a Professor of Preventive Medicine. This comes as\u2026
New research published on September 1, 2026, indicates that for adults over 65, a high waist circumference is linked to a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality, affecting\u2026
A personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma, developed by Moderna and Merck, has shown clinical success, offering a potential boost to the reputation of mRNA technology. This development, reported\u2026
A weight-loss supplement distributed across the United States, including to consumers in Aiken, was recalled on August 27, 2026, after laboratory analysis by the Food and Drug Administration\u2026
Aiken residents focused on heart health may find new dietary guidance from a cardiologist who emphasizes avoiding certain white, starchy foods. Dr. James Stone, a cardiologist at the\u2026
A recent analysis published on August 31, 2026, by the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) challenges the effectiveness of four widely used health supplements: Prevagen, Oscillococcinum,\u2026
Thirteen people in Aiken County were exposed to rabies after a horse near Wire Road and Jaws Lane tested positive for the disease. South Carolina Department of Public\u2026
EyePoint, Inc. has released topline results from LUGANO, the first of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials for DURAVYU (vorolanib intravitreal insert) in treating wet age-related macular degeneration\u2026
The rate of exemptions from routine childhood vaccines among US kindergartners reached a record high of 4.2% during the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released by\u2026
New research indicates that consuming approximately a handful of nuts daily could be linked to a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. A systematic review and meta-analysis,\u2026
V3 Group Limited, a Singapore-based holding company, announced that its health and wellness supplements division, LAC Global, has completed the acquisition of MASQUELIER'S French Pine Bark Extract. This\u2026