A blur of motion. The arm whipping in a full circle, hips snapping forward, legs punching off the mound and a firm wrist snap at the release. The result is a ball hurling at more than 60 miles per hour toward the plate less than 40 feet away. Throwing a fast-pitch softball takes a sequence ...
WASHINGTON — Lyme disease can cause serious harm, but so can bogus tests and treatments. The complexity of diagnosing the tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and unproven alternative treatments that experts say should be avoided, including lasers, ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Hunter Barger, BSN, Outpatient Emergency Department in Lock Haven; Maria Fisher, RN, Behavioral Health, UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Campus; and Duncan Maitland, RN, ICU, UPMC Williamsport, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary ...
METRO — Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with a nutritious diet, routine physical activity promotes long-term health and improves quality of life. The benefits of a physically active lifestyle are undeniable, but it’s important to guard against ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology has completed a pilot program designed for students entering a pre-health program for the fall 2025 semester. Five students and a current nursing student who served as a peer mentor participated in the Pre-Health Plunge Program, funded ...
FAMILY FEATURES — If your doctor has concerns about your cholesterol levels, you may be familiar with statins. This is a class of medications that can help reduce your body’s cholesterol production, lowering your risk of heart attack or stroke. However, up to 30% of adults in the United ...
