Sargassum invasion threatens spring break beaches
March 6, 2026 at 13:19 ESTWNEP
Spring breakers may encounter smelly seaweed as a massive sargassum bloom approaches U.S. coasts. Here are the areas at high risk for wash-ups:
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Heated insoles may 'overheat and ignite,' cause severe burns, safety alert says
March 5, 2026 at 23:35 ESTWNEP
The CPSC received at least four reports of "ignition, fires and other thermal incidents" that resulted in second- and third-degree burns.
Nearly 80 sick after Holland America ship traveling through Asia suspected of norovirus outbreak
March 5, 2026 at 14:00 ESTWNEP
The American cruise ship was decontaminated in Hong Kong after officials realized there may have been a norovirus outbreak on board.
Longer growing season means more pollen — and more misery
March 5, 2026 at 12:22 ESTWNEP
Warming temperatures are intensifying allergy seasons.
$5 million settlement in Geisinger data breach case awaits judge's approval
March 3, 2026 at 16:16 ESTWNEP
The settlement concludes a lawsuit brought after a former IT employee accessed the personal data of more than one million patients
Addressing the staggering costs of treating cancer
March 2, 2026 at 17:37 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Stacy Lange spoke with some local advocates who are working to address the staggering costs of treating cancer.
Cardiothoracic surgery | Healthwatch 16
February 26, 2026 at 17:53 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a cardiothoracic surgeon about different heart conditions that may require surgery.
Pennsylvanians Urged to Use Extreme Caution
February 12, 2016 at 14:00 ESTPA DOH
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania officials are urging everyone to take extra precautions in the coming days to prevent serious health issues as an arctic front is poised to bring frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills of up to -30 degrees to some areas of the commonwealth beginning Friday and lasting throughout the weekend.
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