LEWISBURG — According to Trust for America’s Health, State of Obesity 2022 publication, “Better Policies for a Healthier America,” it was found that four in 10 American adults are obese, and obesity rates continue to climb nationwide and within population groups. “Obesity is not a ...
LEWISBURG - “Phoebe may be new to nursing, but she is the true definition of what a nurse should be — caring, compassionate, and empathetic.” That’s how Jennifer Sullivan, RN, BSN, described her coworker, Phoebe Faden, LPN, in nominating her for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary ...
Choosing good-for-you foods like fresh vegetables and whole grains is part of a healthy lifestyle. But knowing which foods to avoid can be just as important as filling your plate with vibrant veggies and lean proteins. In fact, steering clear of some foods can actually help you reduce your ...
Ryan Everett, 3, of Mill Hall, is a typical toddler. He loves to wrestle with his dad and brother, cuddle with his family dog and climb around, pretending to be Spiderman. However, Ryan’s start in life was anything but ordinary — he came into this world as a 1-pound, 15-ounce ...
A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as Americans gathered for Thanksgiving. It was a prelude to a wave that experts expect to soon wash over the U.S. Phoenix-area emergency physician ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu, or influenza, affected about nine million people last flu season (October through May). This is presumably due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts such as masking and social distancing that have since become less pressurized. While you may feel more at ease this year, it is important to stay diligent against respiratory illnesses. So far for this year’s flu season, there have been 2.8 million illnesses, about 23,000 hospitalizations, and 1,300 deaths that have been caused by the virus. What is Influenza? Any ...
