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New Year, Better Sleep: Routines that make a difference

As the calendar flips to a new year, so many of us set bold goals to exercise more, stress less, eat better, and live with a bit more balance. But here’s an energizing truth to kickstart your year: improving your sleep might be the single most powerful change you make. Quality rest ...

How long does flu live on surfaces?

‘Tis the season for cooler temps, shorter days and cozy nights by the fire. Unfortunately, this time of year also marks the start of flu season, which typically lasts from October through May. The flu spreads primarily through respiratory droplets that get airborne when an infected person ...

Mount Nittany Health welcomes board-certified dermatologist

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is pleased to welcome Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with more than 16 years of experience, to its growing provider team. Dr. Rosamilia is now accepting new patients at Mount Nittany Health Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine ...

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options. Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following adoption of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which cleared Congress in the fall. The action allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole and 2% fat milk along with the skim and low-fat products required since 2012. “Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, whole milk ...