Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in this country, particularly those over the age of 50. And yet a woman is less likely to take the symptoms seriously, even if she does know what they are, health experts say. Long before a heart attack brings the issue to a crisis, there are ...
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that a little over 1.9 million people have been diagnosed with cancer in 2023 — and more than 609,820 will die. To help reduce cancer deaths, the ACS recommends a wide range of cancer screenings to promote early detection over your lifetime. While ...
If you’re being treated for cancer, you’re probably taking a range of medications, likely in the clinic, at an infusion center and at home. Making sure you have all your medications and taking them according to your doctor’s orders is essential to managing your health. One member of ...
MUNCY — Press Ganey recently recognized Geisinger Medical Center Muncy’s Emergency Department with their Guardian of Excellence Award®. This is the first time an emergency department at Geisinger has been recognized for this prestigious award. “We are very honored to receive this ...
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is a great way to keep your heart healthy and can lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. When it comes to cholesterol — good or bad, high or low — deciphering which is which and what to do about it can be a challenge. To ...
Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. A small study published Wednesday documents significantly restored hearing in five of six kids treated in China. On Tuesday, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced similar improvements in an ...
