Tag: health
Lung cancer survivor urges homeowners to test for radon
Jackie Nixon shared her story to encourage Pennsylvanians to do a simple test for radon in their homes as part of National Radon Action Month.
How to brew pine needle tea
Learn how to brew pine needle tea — a clear tea with a mild flavor that tastes refreshing and earthy — and benefit from its medicinal properties.
Coming out of the darkness of a long and cold winter
Maybe, this will be the year Eliza Blue sets some better boundaries around her time so she can say "yes" more often to the things that feed her soul.
How to assess your risk for illness after removing a tick
Warmer winters mean more interactions between humans and ticks. Understanding risk and reducing exposure are key to avoiding tickborne diseases.
Tracing tomatoes’ health benefits to gut microbes
Two weeks of eating a diet heavy in tomatoes increased the diversity of gut microbes and altered gut bacteria toward a more favorable profile in young pigs.
How to enjoy holiday meals without packing on the pounds
These tips can help you enjoy the holidays and still meet your food-related health goals.
Black licorice warnings and tips for safe Halloween celebrations
People over 40 who eat 2 ounces of black licorice a day for at least 2 weeks could experience an irregular heart rhythm that may land them in the hospital.
Before and after moments
After her mother experiences a health scare, Kym Seabolt pauses to take stock of the circumstances and how fortunate she has been.
Spotted jewelweed has benefits
Spotted jewelweed tends to help more than it harms, growing in wet, shaded areas, out-competing invasive species and offering numerous health benefits.
Pa. residents are encouraged to fight the mosquito bite
As of July 15, the Pennsylvania DEP and county vector programs have detected 68 West-Nile-Virus-infected mosquito pools in 19 counties.
