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Beyond cancer: the surprising benefits of radiation therapy

When most people hear “radiation therapy,” they think of cancer treatment. But that same pinpoint precision that targets cancerous tumors can do a lot more — ease inflammation, calm overactive nerves and alleviate pain, all without surgery. In fact, doctors are increasingly using ...

Staying healthy during summer travel

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for travel. Whether heading to the beach, visiting family, camping, taking a cruise, or traveling internationally, a little planning can help prevent common illnesses that can quickly derail a trip. While many travel-related illnesses are mild, some ...

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and other health factors. The move, backed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other top officials, aligns with the advice of many online influencers and podcasters, including men’s health gurus who tout the hormone as a way to boost muscle and energy. On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military would begin ...

Area resident finds community within UPMC Cardiac Rehabilitation

WILLIAMSPORT — When Loyalsock Township resident Gary Schaefer mentioned mild chest discomfort at a routine doctor’s appointment in late September 2025, he didn’t expect the conversation to turn into a stress test at UPMC Williamsport, an emergency evaluation, and, a next-day stent ...