Health News
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Skip the Guilt, Not the Pie: Why ‘Saving Up’ for Holiday Meals Usually Backfires — and What to Try Instead
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Every year, as the holidays approach, I hear the same whispers in conversations:“I’m going to be good until Thanksgiving.”“I’ll start fresh in January.”“If I can just avoid the dessert table, I’ll be good.”“I just need to get back on track.” And I get it — with so many parties, treats and traditions, it’s easy to…
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Director of Penn State Cancer Institute Resigns 1 Day After Spotlight PA Investigation About Chemo Errors, ‘Toxic’ Leadership
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Penn State’s internal reviews found alarming lapses in Cancer Institute Director Raymond Hohl’s care of patients.
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Fear and Disorder Plagued Penn State’s $410 Million Pursuit of an Elite Cancer Center, Internal Reviews Found
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Internal records reveal that for years Penn State’s clinical cancer research was mired in deep-rooted and potentially dangerous problems. Then the people tasked with fixing it were dismissed.
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Alarming Internal Probes Found Chemo Errors, Delays and ‘Toxic’ Leadership by Penn State’s Cancer Chief
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Despite warnings and calls for action, Penn State has stood by its cancer center director as it pursues a prestigious federal designation.
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Funding Cuts, Lawsuits and Fear Derailed Pennsylvania’s Plan to Close State Hospitals and Invest in Community Mental Health Care
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After a period of psychiatric hospital closures and investment in community support, Pennsylvania has shifted focus to the most restrictive care possible.
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Hook: Take It From Me, Pay Attention to the Little Things When It Comes to Your Body
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Words of wisdom: As far as your body goes, take the little things seriously. Why? I’ll tell you a story. But first I’m going to break every normal column-writing convention and tell you how the story ends before I even begin. Here goes… I had tonsil cancer and now it’s gone. Granted, I will have…
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System for Determining if Someone Is Mentally Fit for Trial in Pa. Is in Crisis, New Report Finds
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The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report.
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Centre LifeLink EMS Membership Campaign Underway
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The 2026 Centre LifeLink EMS membership campaign is underway. Each fall, Centre Region residents are encouraged to enroll as a Centre LifeLink member, ensuring them that they will have no out-of-pocket expenses for unlimited emergency ambulance service provided by Centre LifeLink EMS. Memberships are available now and residents in Centre LifeLink’s coverage area will receive…
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Judges Order Trump Administration to Fund SNAP Payments During Shutdown
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BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway on whether to fund the program partially or in full…
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Here’s What Happens to Your Body When Clocks ‘Fall Back’ an Hour
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Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an…