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For most people, gut health doesn’t become top-of-mind until bothersome symptoms surface — like abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, reflux or constipation. According to three local gastroenterologists, daily nutritional choices can go a long way towards maintaining gu…
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians are on the verge of seeing out-of-pocket costs disappear for certain genetic testing and supplemental screenings for breast cancer.
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Day-to-day stresses, though considered normal, can become overwhelming for many. Local doctors suggest reaching out for help when stress levels start impacting overall health.
Evangelical Community Hospital Executive Assistant Alison Browne’s desk in the Lewisburg medical facility hasn’t been occupied for months as she works from home in New Jersey.
Stress is a normal part of day-to-day life, but because children lack the ability to sort through complex feelings and emotions, it is imperative caregivers take an active role in identifying and managing stress.
We don’t like it but stress can be good for us — to a point. Mental health experts even have a word for good stress: Eustress.
Any person in the Valley who struggles with affording dental care has an option in Sunbury thanks to a dedicated non-profit organization. The Susquehanna River Valley Dental Health Clinic at 335 Market St., Sunbury offers dental services to more than 1,100 patients each month. Many of their …
The Daily Item begins an extensive look at how COVID-19 has changed our lives over the last three years. The premise behind this project is pretty simple: Over the past 36 months, what has changed in our lives because of COVID? What adaptations have we had to make?
The Biden administration’s decision to end the covid-19 public health emergency in May will institute sweeping changes across the health care system that go far beyond many people having to pay more for covid tests.
Although February is Kids’ ENT (ears, nose and throat) Health month, the Zeitler family of Berwick learned the importance of this kind of care when one of their four sons suffered an eye injury last summer. After the child’s eye was repaired, ENT care continued for the Zeitler boys. Emergenc…
It may be surprising to learn that dental health has a clear and proven link to overall health. Research shows that poor oral hygiene can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, premature births and even osteoporosis.
Positive relationships with family members, friends, and your community are beneficial to your overall health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that social connectedness promotes making healthy choices plus the ability to cope with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
We’ve all seen movies or television shows that depict someone having a heart attack. What we see is usually stereotypical — the person either suddenly collapses or clutches his chest, sweating and in pain.
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The heart is the muscle that serves as the engine for the rest of the body.
States are preparing to remove millions of people from Medicaid as protections put in place early in the COVID-19 pandemic expire.
Pennsylvania's very own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney. This marks the 108th time Phil has not seen his shadow, calling for a few more weeks of winter, during the 137-year-old tradition.
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SUNBURY — Northumberland County President Judge Paige Rosini will decide if a homicide charge against Ajani Munsh-Ousha Uhuru will proceed to trial after the 23-year-old Sunbury man appeared in court Friday afternoon.
SUNBURY — All four Valley counties are still registering medium levels of COVID-19, data show and no counties in Pennsylvania have high levels for the second week in a row. Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties have had medium levels of transmission for the nearly three months, …
MIFFLINBURG — Herr Memorial Library is partnering with Mr. Sticky’s to bring you delicious sticky buns. The library is taking orders now through Feb 11. The cost is $5 for one sticky bun, $20 for a half dozen sticky buns or $38 for one dozen sticky buns.
From staff reports
Most people know the 1966 song, “These Boots are Made for Walkin.’” But talk to podiatrists, and you’ll wonder just how good those boots really were.
SUNBURY — All four Valley counties are still registering medium levels of COVID-19, data show and no counties in Pennsylvania have high levels. Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties have had medium levels of transmission for the last two months, according to the state Department…
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SUNBURY — All four Valley counties are still registering medium levels of COVID-19, data show. Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties have had medium levels of transmission for the last two months, according to the state Department of Health.
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Nearly 6 million Americans have taken Paxlovid for free, courtesy of the federal government.
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New COVID-19 infections in the state and the four Valley counties increased for the second consecutive week, according to data released Wednesday by the state Department of Health.
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Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a five part series for caregivers.
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Pennsylvania registered fewer than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, the second time since weekly reports began that there were fewer than 10,000 new cases.
SUNBURY — Deleen Wetzel was in a coma for 21 days while battling COVID-19 in April 2020 and today still struggles with health problems.
Pennsylvania recorded another new low for new COVID-19 cases this week and recorded the second-smallest increase in related deaths since early August.
