Georgia grandmother in ICU after contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bite
September 18, 2026 at 08:37 EDTWNEP
Patti McCoy has spent about two weeks in the hospital after contracting West Nile Virus.
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Japan has more than 100,000 people over the age of 100
September 17, 2026 at 18:52 EDTWNEP
According to the latest data from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the country has 107,677 people who are at least 100 years old.
Allied Services showcases how Rise & Walk robotic therapy aids patients' recovery
September 17, 2026 at 18:41 EDTWNEP
The Rise & Walk is a new 3-in-1 robotic rehabilitation system for adult and pediatric patients with neurological and mobility impairments.
Healthwatch 16: Neurosurgery
September 17, 2026 at 17:38 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a neurosurgeon at UPMC about different spinal conditions and available treatment options.
North Carolina teen who died from brain-eating amoeba was likely infected at community center
September 17, 2026 at 17:03 EDTWNEP
Testing shows that the teen who died Aug. 31 likely became infected from a community water feature, the state health department said.
Congress turns attention to menopause care, plus a new vaccine study and more health news
September 17, 2026 at 13:22 EDTWNEP
Today's health headlines include Congress' first hearing dedicated to menopause care, how changing weather affects your health and more.
Pennsylvania surpasses 700 measles...
September 17, 2026 at 10:51 EDTDaily Item
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Testosterone hurdles, aneurysm warning signs and whole grain benefits
September 16, 2026 at 14:33 EDTWNEP
Today's health headlines cover testosterone prescription delays for women, brain aneurysm warning signs, whole grain benefits and new Alzheimer's research funding.
Geisinger facilities to host free...
September 16, 2026 at 11:30 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Geisinger will host free drive-through dinners to honor military veterans from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 5.
Measles-associated deaths in Pa. grow...
September 15, 2026 at 21:20 EDTDaily Item
HARRISBURG — The Mifflin County coroner announced that an 18-year-old resident died of a “rare and severe neurological complication of measles,” marking the death as Pennsylvania’s fourth amid the ongoing outbreak.
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