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Fecal Parasite in Swimming Pools

Illnesses caused by Cryptosporidium, a fecal chlorine-resistant parasite found in swimming pools, have steadily been on the rise. (more…)

Air Pollution in Lancaster County

The more air pollution you’re exposed to, the more damaged your lungs become. The increasing number of high ozone days in Lancaster County, having almost doubled in the past two years as a result of hotter summers, worries local health officials. (more…)

Measles Outbreak in Lancaster County

Lancaster county has been hit with its first measles case since 2001. Health officials confirmed the case on June 26, bringing the number of measles cases in Pennsylvania this year up to nine. (more…)

Summer Sun Safety

Are you at risk for getting skin cancer? Protecting your skin from the sun’s damaging rays is one of the most important things you should do this summer. (more…)

Vaping Epidemic Among Youth puts Lives at Risk

If your teen is one of the nearly 4 million high school students who are vaping instead of smoking cigarettes, you need to know your child is in danger. E-cigarettes can decrease brain development and lead to mood disorders, nicotine addiction and the use of other abusive substances such as alcohol, according to the latest research. (more…)