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Lead Exposure Continues to Affect Children in PA

Pennsylvania continues to have one of the highest rates in the nation of people who have abnormal levels of lead in their blood, according to a paper published in the July issue of American Economic Journal. Nearly $10,000 could be saved to society, per person, if lead poisoning could be eliminated, according to the study. (more…)

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To Stay Healthy in the Heat, Stay Hydrated!

Water is necessary for every single part of your body to function properly and stay healthy. That's why it is so important to make sure you are staying hydrated and drinking plenty water every day. But how do you know if you are drinking enough water?

El agua es una necesidad del cuerpo para que funcione correctamente y para que uno se mantenga saludable. Es por eso es tan importante tomar bastante agua todos los días y mantenerse hidratados. ¿Pero cómo sabes si estas tomando bastante agua? (more…)

Update: The Honey Smacks Salmonella Outbreak Grows

July 12, 2018

Beware of possible Salmonella in your morning cereal Even more people are getting sick with Salmonella from Honey Smacks, even though they were recalled in mid June. The number of infected people is now up to 100 across 33 states including people in Pennsylvania. Salmonella was spread through Kellogg’s breakfast cereal, Honey Smacks, according to a bulletin from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Salmonella outbreak began in early March and additional cases are still being reported. This salmonella outbreak has sent at least 30 people to the hospital. (more…)

Prevent disease-carrying ticks from biting you this summer

The first step to preventing Lyme disease is wearing long sleeve shirts, and long pants tucked into your socks when you’re in the woods or working on your backyard, said a Family Medicine professor. “I have had multiple patients develop Lyme disease just from mowing their lawn,” said Dr. Alan Peterson, who serves on the board of the Partnership for Public Health. Click on this video! (more…)