By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday reported more cases of E. coli poisoning among people who ate at McDonald’s, as…
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By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year, part of a big drop in the…
On Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, you’ll have the opportunity to get some physical activity on a walk outdoors for a tour to…
POTTSTOWN — It’s been 20 years since the sale of the nonprofit Pottstown Memorial Medical Center to the for-profit Community Health Systems resulted in the…
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a decision barring emergency abortions that violate the law in Texas, which has one of the…
POTTSTOWN — In a heartfelt tribute to Diana Smith, a devoted school nurse with a remarkable legacy of service, the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness…
By Darius Tahir, KFF Health News Central Oregon Pathology Consultants has been in business for nearly 60 years, offering molecular testing and other diagnostic services…
By Judith Graham, KFF Health News Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old. But her first marriage ended…
Mia Taylor | (TNS) TravelPulse While travel junkies probably don’t need another reason to justify their wanderlust, it seems there’s new research out showing that…
By CARLA K. JOHNSON With more Americans using ever-stronger marijuana, a federal advisory panel is calling for a public health approach that’s a big departure…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For decades, Jeff Card’s family company was known for manufacturing the once ubiquitous tin boxes where people could…
By LEANNE ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There’s a lot of joy in having a dog, not the…
Vanessa G. Sánchez | KFF Health News (TNS) CLARKSBURG, Calif. — On a sunny August morning in this agricultural town, before temperatures soared to 103…
By LAURA UNGAR Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But you might want to pay attention to your teeth…
As Randy Taylor took off from the starting line Saturday morning, digging in for the first few strides of a 5k race, his wife stood…
Corinne Purtill | Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Thomas VanCott compares his son Jake’s experience with autism to life on a tightrope. Upset…