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Keep ultra-processed foods off your plate to feel your best

When hunger hits and you need a snack, you might be tempted to pop a frozen pizza in the oven. Or maybe some instant noodles hit the spot. And you might decide to wash it down with a soft drink. These are all convenient and affordable options. But what do these pantry staples have in common, besides tasting good? They’re all part of a category of cuisine known as ultra-processed foods. You may hear the terms processed food and ultra-processed food used interchangeably. But they mean different things. So, what’s the difference between processed and ultra-processed food? Their ...

Shopping safely with internet pharmacies

Online pharmacies are popping up everywhere, and their ads make buying medicine online seem attractive. In a few clicks, you’ll have your medications — and you might save some money — all without ever leaving your house. Seems easy, right? Not so fast. Want to know if the online pharmacy you’re looking at is safe? Check for these key things: Know what to look for Not all online pharmacies are created equal. When you’re looking for an internet pharmacy, finding a reputable one matters. Reputable online pharmacies will have a few key features, like: Prescriptions ...

The preventable cancer you shouldn’t ignore

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most common — and preventable — types of cancer. Despite advances in screening and treatment, colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, early ...

Seven warning signs of sleep apnea

When you or your bed partner has sleep apnea, a restful night’s sleep can be hard to come by. Treating this common condition not only eases annoyances, but it can prevent a range of serious health issues. Sleep apnea causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during the night. You may ...

Mount Nittany Health receives Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced it received Press Ganey’s Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience in Inpatient Behavioral Health for the second consecutive year. This prestigious national honor recognizes Mount Nittany Health’s commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. “At Mount Nittany Health, our commitment to patient care is at the heart of everything we do,” said Tina Kephart, RN, PMH-BC, manager, Behavioral Health at Mount Nittany Health. “Receiving the Guardian of Excellence Award for the second year in a row is ...

Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is canceling studies about ways to improve vaccine trust and access, a move that comes in the midst of a large measles outbreak fueled by unvaccinated children. Researchers with grants from the National Institutes of Health to study why some people have questions or fears about vaccines and how to help those who want to be vaccinated overcome barriers are getting letters canceling their projects. The step — first reported by The Washington Post, which cited dozens of expected cancellations — is highly unusual, as entire swaths of ...