Health & Wellness News
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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…
FDA UPDATES
- 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.
- Following these safe food-handling practices will help prevent food poisoning, also called foodborne illness.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates breast implants as medical devices. Get the latest information to help you make an informed decision about whether to use breast implants.
- The FDA is helping women know more about the effects of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Discuss treatment options with your health care professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- The FDA recommends pregnant women, adults over age 65, and people with weakened immune systems avoid queso fresco-type cheeses to help prevent serious illness.
- Tampons are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you or a loved one uses them, it's important to use them safely. Learn the basics.
FDA RECALLS
- January 31, 2025 — Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N […]
- January 31, 2025– Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 lbs. of their 2 lb log Natural Mix due to a […]
- January 29, 2025 – United Natural Trading LLC, Edison, NJ, is voluntarily recalling Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels due […]
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is expanding its January 17, 2025 recall of 2.46 oz packages of […]
- New York Wholesale Group of Hicksville, NY is recalling Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder, to the consumer/user level because it has […]
- La Fiesta Food Products, LLC, La Mirada, CA is recalling 8 oz packages of La Fiesta brand Unseasoned Bread Crumbs […]