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Fighting Back Against School Bullying

Did you know that more than 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year and approximately 160,000 teens skip school every day because of it?

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Preventing Suicide

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.

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Ask the Doctor: Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is a prevalent problem in South Carolina.

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Dry Drowning: What Parents Need to Know

From the beach to the lake to the pool, we spend a lot of time in the water in the summer in South Carolina.

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Addressing Suicide

Two celebrity suicides occurred this month – fashion designer Kate Spade and TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain.

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Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

The heat index will be between 105 and 100 degrees in the Midlands this week!

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How To Help A Choking Victim

Imagine someone you are with starts choking. Would you know what to do?

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Opioids: What's New?

South Carolina has a growing opioid epidemic.

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What Do Those Two Numbers Mean?

Your blood pressure has two numbers - top and bottom.

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Under Pressure: Why High Blood Pressure Matters

Today marks the first day of American Heart Month.

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Disclaimer: This blog is intended for general understanding and education about Lexington Medical Center. Nothing on the blog should be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Blog visitors with personal health or medical questions should consult their health care provider.