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Aspirin therapy, or taking one aspirin daily, is reported to help people who have had a heart attack or are at a high risk of having one. In fact, doctors commonly prescribe aspirin therapy to people unless they have a history of bleeding or are allergic to aspirin. However, when understanding when you should…

After a tough spring, Centre County restaurants and bars were grateful to have good weather in the summer and fall for outdoor dining. Since health experts said the transmission of COVID-19 is lower outside, businesses scrambled to create more outdoor seating areas to keep customers feeling safe. Now that colder weather is arriving, they’re working…

This November, a month in which we traditionally honor veterans, we shine the spotlight on a handful of veteran-owned businesses making waves in Centre County.   Willie’s Wood Shed Nostalgic big-band music streams out of Bill Pantle’s garage – a fully equipped woodshop where “Willie” creates his custom wooden wares, many of…

Even during a global pandemic, breast cancer screenings are as important as ever. Because breast cancer occurs in an estimated one in eight women, you’re likely to know someone affected by it. But some women may put off routine visits due to concerns about COVID-19, while others may not know where to go with concerns…

One of the best things about being an obstetrician is that seeing my patients so many times over a nine-month period lets me get to know them very well. Every pregnancy is special – and unique. Whenever possible, I like to set up a pre-pregnancy consultation to get basic medical information from a woman…

In the age of COVID-19, people have been changing the way they stay in touch with family and friends, using virtual methods to stay connected. Healthcare systems are doing the same by offering telehealth services for patients and providers to connect virtually. Telehealth is an alternative to providing necessary care to patients when in-person visits…

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Penn State Gender Equity Center is hosting a variety of events open to the public throughout March. Located at 204 Boucke Building at Penn State, the Gender Equity Center provides support for students affected by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment; it provides referrals, crisis intervention,…

I am not a car guy. While I appreciate a nice-looking automobile as much as the next guy, I just do not have much of a mechanical mind. And I’ve come to terms with that. But I would like to know some things to keep my cars running smoothly, because one thing is for…