Health

DANVILLE — Hospital officials on Thursday showcased a new inpatient medical-surgical unit at Geisinger Medical Center that is projected to open this summer.

From a surprising eye health finding to screen-time sleep loss and sunscreen secrets, here's what you need to know for today's health headlines.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation praised Vermont's ban as a public health milestone.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with the trauma care team at UPMC to find out how they can help in the event of a life-threatening injury.

Many reach for it out of habit, but experts want you to know the potential risks involved.

Researchers report that a new drug, bepirovirsen, could revolutionize hepatitis B treatment by making the virus undetectable in patients, pending FDA approval.

DANVILLE — More than 500 students, parents and community members gathered May 21 for the Mental Health Moves Family Night at the Danville Area High School, organized by the district’s Mental Health Team.

LEWISBURG — When Rose Samples was asked if she wanted to be admitted into the treatment court program in 2024, she heard a different question in her mind: are you ready to save your own life?

An estimated 7 million Omnipod insulin pods could have manufacturing errors leading to under-delivery of the medicine, the manufacturer said in an alert.

Social media videos about lone star ticks are raising concerns, but Pennsylvania experts say Lyme disease remains the state’s biggest tick-related threat.