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  • A black man drinks a bottle of water after a race. (Photo: runffwpu/Pexels)

    Drinking Water

    Growing research has found that bottled water has its own challenges — and regular tap water may be better in most situations.Read More
    23 Jan 2025
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    Banned

    On Jan. 15, 2025, the FDA announced the ban of Red No. 3, an artificial dye additive used to give thousands of food products a vibrant red color.Read More
    16 Jan 2025
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  • Weight Loss & GLP-1s

    You have likely heard about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for managing diabetes and obesity. But what are GLP-1 medications, and how do they work? Read More
    09 Jan 2025
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    Holiday Safety Tips

    From family get-togethers to shopping, the holidays can keep you busy. But wintry weather, holiday parties and festive decorations can pose a risk for children.Read More
    19 Dec 2024
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    Shingles

    Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant in the nervous system then reemerges as painful rashes.Read More
    12 Dec 2024
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Healthy Kids

21 Nov 2021
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Dr. Patrick Gavigan, a pediatric infectious d,isease physician at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital answers five questions about children and the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Back to School

28 Aug 2021
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The most important ways to protect your child from the dangers of returning to in-person learning is to get them vaccinated and to talk with them.
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Play It Safe

29 Jun 2021
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Nothing says summer like the 4th of July, and nothing says “Happy Independence Day!” like fireworks. Unfortunately, thousands of Americans are injured by fireworks every year.
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Sunscreen Facts

26 Jun 2021
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The sun is a welcome sight after a long winter. But exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is the No. 1 cause of skin cancer. The best way to protect yourself is with sunscreen.
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Men’s Health Checklist

19 Jun 2021
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This Father’s Day, it might be time to set aside traditional gifts, like neckties and gift cards, for a different type of present: The gift of health.
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COVID Vaccine

14 Dec 2020
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Can Employers Require You Get Vaccinated? Qantas Airlines made global news last month when its CEO Alan Joyce said it would require international travelers to be vaccinated for COVID-19.   “It’s called a digital vaccination passport, and we are expecting many airlines will
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