(WBRE/WYOU) — October 10th is World Mental Health Awareness Day. The importance of mental well-being is highlighted, and people come together to share their stories in support and solidarity with one another. Established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day aims to open honest conversations between policymakers, organizations and [...]
Pennsylvania Health Department officials reported two new cases of measles in Snyder County — among 58 new cases statewide — in their update Friday afternoon.
For many cancer patients and their families, the mental struggle of dealing with the disease can be as real as the intense regimens of chemotherapy and radiation.
A new federal vaccine safety research center launches as flu cases arrive early, RSV poses the biggest risk to babies and ADHD often goes unnoticed in women.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of screening, with health experts stressing early detection.
DANVILLE — Geisinger College of Health Sciences is expanding its successful Physician Ready Program to 30 to 40 high school students in the greater Danville area. The program is already strengthening students’ academic preparation in northeastern Pennsylvania and will now offer this opportunity at Geisinger Medical Center.
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Health headlines for Oct. 8, 2026, include a new study linking coffee to a lower risk of liver disease and why calcium matters beyond your bones.
A new study suggests nearly 1 in 15 cats tested positive for a common parasite that can cause giardiasis, an intestinal illness.
President Trump said his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums.
