Animal attack first aid: Cat bites can be especially dangerous
In three years of working at the Danville SPCA, Shaylan Martin has only been bitten by an animal once. “A
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Health
Family tries to rally after Union County man lands in burn unit after accident
Trying to burn an old, damp piece of weed-blocking fabric at his Buffalo Township home, Anthony DeLong soaked it in
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Doctors to dads: Prioritize your health and take time for yourselves
Geisinger’s Dr. Greg Burke doesn’t need statistics or stereotypes to know that too many fathers tend to ignore their own
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Woman’s story underscores trend of younger cases of colon cancer
Life changed rapidly for Rhonda Eckman, of Coal Township, in 2016. Abdominal pain that started more as a nuisance elevated
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Experts share tips on how to stop the bleed, save a life
Coreen Levan didn’t know what to expect when she responded to a frantic call from her cousin and renter Melinda
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Suicide intervention trainer offers feedback on how to help those who may be struggling
As military wife and mother to a pair of young girls, Sarah Sees ignored her own increasing symptoms of depression
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Teen’s sudden death sparks foundation, heart education effort
Fourteen-year-old Alyssa Dressler babysat her two younger brothers while making final preparations to participate in the Youth World Barrel Race
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Family, community rally around young mother dealing with cancer
Editor’s note: Trina and Shane Eia are in Arizona, where she is receiving natural-based cancer treatments. Shane will soon be
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Emergency preparedness: Tips to survive a vehicle crash
Jamie Jo Hokenbrough, of Richfield, will never forget her horrific car crash on Nov. 18, 2014 — yet she will
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Inpatient care, ECT treatments can help depression when meds, therapy fall short
The stigma surrounding depression only grows with the level of treatment it takes to address it — when antidepressants and
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