Ticks are small parasites that feed on blood from humans and animals. They thrive in grassy, wooded and shaded areas. Some ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease through bites, which can affect both people and pets. Ticks usually crawl onto skin or clothing from low-growing vegetation. ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Electrophysiologists at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Williamsport now offer pulsed field ablation (PFA), a new, minimally invasive treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common abnormal heart rhythm. “AFib is a complex rhythm disorder and is the ...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its most dangerous form. The good news is that most skin cancers are highly treatable when found early, and many cases are preventable. Skin Cancer Awareness and Melanoma Awareness months are a good reminder to check ...
A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday. The review was conducted as part of the Food and Drug Administration’s Operation Stork Speed project — billed as the “largest and most rigorous” to date. It found that the infant formula supply is safe, agency officials and outside experts said. “There’s no reason not to use any available formula” in the U.S., said Dr. Steven Abrams, a pediatrics professor at the University of Texas at ...
MILL HALL — Nittany Valley Holistic Health has introduced a new care option to help individuals with chronic illness and other difficulties feel the best they possibly can be. Andrew Petruzzi, who operates an athletic training business — Petruzzi Performance, out of Nittany Valley ...
With May just around the corner, it’s important to remember that Stroke Awareness Month is approaching. It’s a time to reflect on how stroke can affect anyone, and how acting fast can mean the difference between a full recovery and lasting disability. A stroke is a “brain attack,” ...
