Health

In this week's Healthwatch 16 report, Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares more about specialized hand therapy that can help give people their strength back.

The temporary nationwide initiative offers some Medicare patients access to approved GLP-1 medications for a $50 monthly copayment.

A federal proposal on end-of-life planning, why young adults are skipping checkups, a new Alzheimer's tool and heat safety — today's health headlines.

More pets go missing around the Fourth of July than any other day. Here's how to keep your dog calm and safe when the fireworks start.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Not much surprises Point Township Fire Chief James Geise Sr., but being named Pineknotter of the Year on Monday night caught him off guard.

For two years, Autumn Taylor saw nearly a dozen specialists before someone finally named what was stealing her energy: narcolepsy.

A historic robotic lung transplant, a major cancer study pulled, the warning signs of dehydration and what to look for in summer shades.

A new survey found more than 4 in 10 men skipped recommended care last year. Here's what keeps them away, and what helps get them back.

A new study links exercise to dementia prevention, sleep experts explain what falling-asleep time reveals and simple tricks help keep mosquitoes away.

Extreme heat raises health risks, like heat exhaustion and stroke, and heightens child car safety concerns. Learn the signs and preventive measures now.