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AR Health Clinic accepting new patients in State College, Williamsport

AIDS Resource is currently accepting patients at the AR Health Clinic, conveniently situated in State College and Williamsport. The clinic is dedicated to delivering compassionate healthcare services in a welcoming environment to individuals living with HIV and members of the LGBTQ+ ...

What to know about varicose veins

Sunny days mean shorts season for many of us. But does a bulging vein on your leg have you reconsidering your warm-weather wardrobe? Lots of people with varicose veins feel self-conscious about how they look. These veins most commonly appear in the legs and ankles. They pop out from the ...

Helping the one you love with their hearing loss

If your spouse or relative has hearing loss, there are a number of ways to help him or her cope and thrive. It's well known — and maybe you've experienced it — that hearing loss can put a strain on relationships, causing stress, hurt feelings and frustration over miscommunication. If you ...

FDA panel backs over-the-counter sales of birth control pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication. The panel of FDA advisers voted unanimously in favor of ...

Give mom the gift of wellness this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up, and a great time to focus on the matriarchs of your family. This is something they may not be used to since they are usually putting others’ needs before their own. To make this day extra meaningful, make your mother’s health a priority. Celebrate with ...

Suspect rosacea? Relief is a phone call away

Are you over 30 and have occasional flushing on your face, or have bouts with irritated skin? It could be rosacea. The burning sensation, dry, irritated eyes and ruddy complexion caused by rosacea can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. The cause of rosacea is unknown, but there are things ...