Health

The federal government shut down on Wednesday morning.

The website, when it launches, is expected to allow people to buy drugs directly from manufacturers. But some experts doubt it will help many patients.

HARRISBURG — Smokers may find themselves seeking a place outdoors to puff cigarettes and vapes at the few venues where indoor smoking is still allowed as state House members gave bipartisan backing to a bill Tuesday to expand Pennsylvania’s existing ban on smoking in public places.

SUNBURY — Grace Eisenhart relies on her faith to bring her peace as she prepares to battle breast cancer after several major illnesses in the past five years.

October is just a few days away, and that is when we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month meant to promote screening and reduce the risk of disease.

SELINSGROVE — Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Selinsgrove Area School board in the November general election.

Parton, 79, lightheartedly compared the situation to getting a “100,000-mile check-up,” but stressed that the decision was made so she could perform at her best.

Nearly 100 customers reported being burned after the doors of their Oster French Door Countertop Ovens unexpectedly closed.

The products were sold online and shipped to retail and food service locations nationwide, according to the recall alert.

LEWISBURG — A caregiver from Lewisburg is facing criminal charges after abandoning her patient for several days, during which the patient was found covered in feces and urine, according to state police in Milton.