Health & Wellness News

Pennsylvania Counties Recognized Among Nations Healthiest Communities By U.S. News & World Report

PennsylvaniaSecretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogentoday recognized Chester and Montgomery counties for being selected to the top 100 healthiest communities…
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Blood Donors Needed as Record Breaking Heat Disrupts Blood Drives Nationwide

The American Red Cross faces an emergency blood shortage after its national blood inventory plummeted more than 25% in July….
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Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Launches Clinical Trial of Revolutionary Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine

Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), announced the opening of the regions only clinical…
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ADHD Patients in Pa. Struggle Amid ongoing shortage of Medications

Pennsylvanians are being affected by the ongoing national shortage of ADHD medications, which the Food and Drug Administration announced in…
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Save The Date! The First Annual Poconos Sober St. Patrick’s Day® is the Go-To Event on March 24th, 2024

Looking for a really fun event that the whole family can participate in to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? You won’t…
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Study Shows How Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Could Help Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Low dose aspirin is recommended for some people who have had major cardiac events. A recent study looked at whether…
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Help the FDA Prevent the Sale of Tobacco Products to Young People
Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help.
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Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
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It’s a Good Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu. Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late. Every flu season is different. Your best defense against the flu is to get a vaccine every year.
Cold Facts to Help Avoid Injury from Water-Circulating Hot/Cold Therapy Devices
When not used properly, devices that circulate water to provide hot or cold therapy can pose a risk of injury, especially cold-induced injuries.

Con Yeager Spice Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Trail Bologna Meat Processing Kits
The Con Yeager Spice Company of Zelienople, PA, is recalling its TRAIL BOLOGNA MEAT PROCESSING KITS, because they may contain […]
Church Brothers Farms Recall Green Onions Due to Possible Health Risk
Salinas, CA, October 18, 2024 (For Distribution) – Church Brothers, LLC (“Church Brothers Farms”) is voluntarily recalling 1271 cases of […]
TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Waffle Products Due to the Potential for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products […]
Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Recalls Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler Because of Possible Health Risk
Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Corsica, SD is voluntarily recalling our Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler due to the burger […]
Enoki King Mushroom Farm Recalls Enoki Because of Possible Health Risk
Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA is recalling lot 4877 of its 5.3-ounce (150g) packages of Enoki Mushroom (Product […]
Tipical Latin Food, Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Cachapa de Maiz
TIPICAL LATIN FOOD CORP of Miami, FL is recalling Cachapa de Maiz sweet corn pancakes labeled under Los Andes Foods, […]