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Geisinger welcomes new dermatologists in State College

STATE COLLEGE — Geisinger has welcomed two new dermatology providers to its Geisinger Scenery Park clinic, at 200 Scenery Drive. Erinola Araoye, M.D., practices general dermatology for adults and sees patients Monday through Thursday at Geisinger Scenery Park. She received her medical degree from John Hopkins School of Medicine and completed her residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore and UPMC. Tara Avery, M.D., practices general dermatology for children and adults and sees patients at Scenery Park on Tuesday and Wednesdays. She received her medical degree from ...

Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart said Wednesday that it plans to remove synthetic food dyes and 30 other ingredients, including some preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes, from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027. The move announced by the the nation’s largest retailer amounts to an acknowledgment that American consumers and the U.S. government under President Donald Trump are paying attention to what goes into packaged foods. Walmart said its goal would affect about 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings ...

Don’t put away the sunscreen yet

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, sunscreen often gets pushed to the back of the cabinet. After all, if the sun does not feel as strong in September and October, do you really need to apply it daily? The truth is yes. Your skin still benefits from protection long after summer ...

Mount Nittany Health welcomes colorectal surgeon Asna Amin, MD, FACS, FASCRS

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is proud to announce the addition of Asna Amin, MD, FACS, FASCRS, a board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon, to its General Surgery team. Dr. Amin brings with her a distinguished record of clinical excellence, academic leadership and ...

UPMC to host Fourth Annual Pretty in Pink event Oct. 2

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC’s Renew You program, Pretty in Pink, returns to Williamsport on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 100 Pine St., for an evening dedicated to women’s health, wellness and celebration. This complimentary community event will feature health screenings, shopping and beauty experts, sweet treats and hors d’oeuvres and empowering presentations from UPMC keynote speakers. Space is limited and registration is highly recommended. To register, go to https://forms.office.com/r/QYd0AWEVrJ. For more information, contact Cymantha ...

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice. Though schools are not the only place transmission occurs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says head lice infestations in the U.S. are most common among preschool and elementary-age children. Since the middle of August when students began returning to school, more people have searched Google for information about the blood-sucking parasites and are seeking ...