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Yesterday at 4:20 AM  Researchers studied the water in pool filters, and found 58 percent of the samples tested positive for E. Coli, a bacteria normally found in feces and the human gut.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  There's a new risk for anyone who has to go to the hospital. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there's been an alarming rise in "superbugs", deadly bacteria that are resistant to just about any antibiotic.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Flu season in the U.S. is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade - and it could be a bad one.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  A child from Barnwell County is the first person in the state to die of influenza this year, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Health officials say one of two North Carolina victims of the fungal meningitis outbreak has died, raising the nationwide death toll to 23.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  In updated figures posted to its website Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the outbreak has spread to more than 60 people across nine states.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The state department of health wants you to think about getting your flu shot now.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  Thousands of women united Saturday morning for an event to raise awareness on breast feeding, including a group of about a dozen in Myrtle Beach. It's called the Big Latch On event. Women are trying to beat the record for the most women breastfeeding at one time.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Susan Overstreet, of Florence, and Martha Armstrong, of Chesterfield, met a few months ago after learning each had loved ones die from prescription drug abuse.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Clark Newsome with South Carolina Department of Corrections says one inmate stabbed another around 10 a.m. Saturday at Evans Correctional Institution in Bennettsville.

Monday, June 18, 2012  About five times as many no-helmet biker deaths occur in states with less restrictive laws. Medical costs are lower too, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  Federal health officials say at least 14 people in nine states have been infected with salmonella by handling tainted dog food.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Prescription drugs now cause more accidental deaths in the United States than car crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has sparked a controversy, with its recommendation that all boys should be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  Thousands of women united Saturday morning for an event to raise awareness on breast feeding, including a group in Myrtle Beach.