WILLIAMSPORT — Hundreds of women from across the community gathered for UPMC’s annual Pretty in Pink event, an evening dedicated to connection, education and women’s health. “Women spend so much of their time caring for their families, friends and communities, and Pretty in Pink is ...
Narcan, or naloxone, is a medication designed to reverse the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. It works by quickly blocking opioids’ effect on the brain, helping to restore normal breathing for someone who has stopped or slowed breathing due to an overdose. Often available as a nasal spray or injection, Narcan is simple to use, making it accessible for both medical professionals and community members. Its widespread availability has become a cornerstone in addressing the opioid crisis, giving individuals and their loved ones a fighting chance in emergency ...
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, influencing everything from your metabolism and mood to your reproductive cycle and bone health. Though they’re essential, over time they also influence how certain cells behave — and sometimes become the engine that fuels certain types of ...
Vaccines have helped prevent many serious illnesses. Now, researchers are studying whether a vaccine could also help stop certain breast cancers before they develop. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh is examining whether a vaccine can produce an ...
When you’re pregnant, taking care of your health means also taking care of the health of your baby. And getting the flu shot is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect you and your baby from flu-related complications. Pregnancy puts additional demands on your body and can ...
WILLIAMSPORT — The Otto Bookstore will host Menopause & Mimosas, a casual morning conversation about the physical, emotional and mental sides of menopause, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, in the store’s newly renovated Reading Room at 123 W. Fourth St. Part of the bookstore’s Women’s Health Series, the event features Tanya Berfield, a transformative leadership strategist and the author of Radical Resilience, and coach Elisa Allen, a functional nutrition and metabolism specialist. Berfield, who holds a doctorate in transformative leadership, helps women who appear to ...
