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42 published stories
New research indicates that consuming at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily is associated with more than double the risk of developing gastric cancer compared to infrequent consumption. This\u2026
Aiken County authorities and public health officials are underscoring the critical importance of comprehensive planning for extreme heat events, a recurring concern as the region navigates the peak\u2026
Aiken County officials are outlining comprehensive strategies to mitigate public health risks associated with extreme heat events, as local agencies and institutions prepare for the potential impacts of\u2026
A widespread heat event is gripping much of the nation, bringing elevated public health and travel risks that are being closely monitored by officials and institutions across Aiken\u2026
A broad heat event is affecting significant portions of the country this summer, prompting increased attention to public health, workplace safety, and travel-related risks. The sustained period of\u2026
As summer temperatures persist across the Central Savannah River Area, officials in Aiken and Aiken County are emphasizing the importance of public health and infrastructure preparedness for extreme\u2026
A broad heat event is currently affecting significant portions of the country, prompting public health officials and scientific bodies to emphasize the associated risks to health systems, workplaces,\u2026
Health officials are reminding residents across Aiken and the wider Central Savannah River Area about the importance of heat safety as July continues its typical pattern of elevated\u2026
As summer continues in the Central Savannah River Area, the sustained high temperatures present specific health considerations, particularly for individuals managing chronic conditions or taking regular medications. Medical\u2026
As summer progresses, public health advisories are underscoring the critical importance of heat safety, hydration, and medication awareness for individuals navigating daily routines and outdoor activities in Aiken\u2026
The sustained high temperatures characteristic of summer in Aiken and the broader Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) underscore the importance of understanding how certain medications can affect the\u2026
With the summer season underway, residents of Aiken and the broader Central Savannah River Area are reminded of essential precautions to mitigate the risks associated with prolonged exposure\u2026