What Parents Should Know About Autism
As the prevalence of autism has risen in the past decade, more families are dealing with the disorder.
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The Downside of Daylight Savings Time
It takes time for our bodies and our sleep schedules to adjust to Daylight Saving Time, but studies show some real risks associated with the change.
What You Need To Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has come a long way. The key is to recognize it early and start treatment as soon as possible.
Home COVID-19 Tests and the Holidays
COVID-19 self-tests can be a helpful tool to keep the virus out of your holiday gatherings.
Don't Forget About The Flu
People have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020. So, while the flu has not only been out of mind, it’s also largely been out of sight, too.
Why I Decided to Vaccinate My Children Against COVID-19
Dr. Matthew Day is a critical care physician at Lexington Medical Center who has treated COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic. He told us about his decision to vaccinate his young children.
Stop Prediabetes In Its Tracks
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Ages 5 - 11
This week the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children ages 5 to 11. Lauren S. Matthews, MD, with Lexington Pediatric Practice appeared on WLTX to answer questions about the vaccine.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month. In South Carolina, statistics show that one in seven adults has diabetes. That’s approximately 500,000 people.
Ask the Doctor: I'm Concerned About the COVID-19 Vaccine
You may have put off getting a COVID-19 vaccine because you have concerns about its side effects or safety. Michael J. Oehler, MD, with Spring Valley Family Practice answers some common questions about the vaccine.
