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Whitley Henderson covers preventive care and family health for Hilton Head Island readers, drawing on USDA MyPlate, AHA, and SC DHEC guidance. She is in her tenth year on the beat and files weekly explainers families can put on the fridge by Sunday night. Tracks the receipts, the records, and the names behind the numbers.
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An early and intense start to the West Nile virus season has prompted renewed public health guidance on mosquito-bite prevention measures across the Lowcountry, including Hilton Head Island.\u2026
A growing global appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure is exerting upward pressure on the prices of consumer electronics, a trend that is beginning to affect the availability and\u2026
A small business named Here Now Health has leveraged artificial intelligence tools to transition from conceptual development to an operational mental-health platform specifically designed to serve the needs\u2026
A new development in the global cybersecurity landscape, the release of DarkMoon, an open-source AI penetration-testing platform, on June 29, carries significant implications for how Hilton Head Island's\u2026
In a significant policy shift, China has issued new rules that expand the scrutiny of overseas transactions involving Chinese investors, technology, data, and national security. These regulations are\u2026
The global smartphone market is facing unprecedented challenges as a new forecast projects a 13.9% decline in shipments for the year, amounting to 1.08 billion units. This revision,\u2026
In a significant move that will impact the digital infrastructure of the U.S. military, the Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a five-year, approximately $9.7 billion blanket purchase\u2026
Air leakage is a common issue that can account for 25 to 40 percent of heating and cooling energy loss in a typical home, a larger share than\u2026
For residents of Hilton Head Island, the attic often presents the largest opportunities to save on home energy costs. Proper attic insulation can help maintain desired temperatures throughout\u2026
For homeowners in Hilton Head Island considering a bathroom renovation, embarking on a DIY project can be both rewarding and challenging. A bathroom remodel is classified as an\u2026
With winter just around the corner, homeowners on Hilton Head Island are looking for effective ways to weatherproof their homes. Low-cost improvements not only enhance comfort but also\u2026
As homeowners in Hilton Head Island consider renovations, they may be pleased to learn about the federal tax credits available for energy-efficient home improvements. Through the end of\u2026