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Aiken Horse Rabies Exposure Affects 13 People
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…
Daily Nuts May Lower High Blood Pressure Risk
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,…
Daily soda linked to higher gastric cancer risk
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…
Aiken Officials Urge Vigilance Against Heat-Related Illnesses Amid Summer Conditions
With the summer season in full effect, public health advisories are emphasizing the serious risks posed by extreme heat, a concern underscored by national data. In 2023, weather-related…
Aiken Emphasizes Heat Safety as Extreme Weather Events Intensify
Extreme heat events, characterized by a series of days significantly hotter than average for a given period, are increasingly recognized as a major public health concern. These events…
Aiken Prepares for Extreme Heat Events with Updated Safety Guidance
Extreme heat events, characterized by a series of days significantly hotter than average for a given time and place, pose a profound public health risk. These events are…
Aiken Officials Issue Guidelines for Preventing Heat Illness in Summer Activities
Health officials have issued a detailed set of recommendations aimed at preventing heat illness and dehydration, particularly for young athletes participating in summer and pre-season sports. The guidelines,…
Aiken Area Officials Emphasize Heat Illness Prevention Amid Summer Temperatures
Guidance on preventing and responding to heat-related illnesses is being emphasized by public health authorities, following a year in which excessive heat contributed to 294 deaths across the…
Aiken Health Officials Detail Risks and Prevention for Heat-Related Illnesses
Regional public health authorities have issued comprehensive guidance detailing the risks, symptoms, and prevention strategies for heat-related illnesses, a timely reminder as summer temperatures persist across Aiken and…
Aiken Confronts Summer Heat Dangers as Fatalities Rise Nationally
The escalating risks associated with extreme heat have become a critical public health concern, with 294 individuals dying from weather-related excessive heat across the United States in 2023.…
New Extreme Heat Safety Guidance Issued for Aiken and Surrounding Areas
New safety guidance outlines critical steps for residents in Aiken and the wider Central Savannah River Area to mitigate risks associated with extreme heat events, which are becoming…
Aiken Grapples with Summer Heat: Understanding and Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
The persistent heat and humidity characteristic of summer in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) present significant public health challenges, with medical professionals noting a documented increase in…
