Toned arms are current trend in plastic surgery
Is Michelle Obama the reason for the current trend in plastic surgery? Arm lifts have recently become one of the fastest-growing types of plastic surgery, with more than 15,000 women having the pro...
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Recent product recalls
Here are just a few recent product recalls as announced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. For the most up-to-date recall information, please visit cpsc.gov and click on the Recalls tab...
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One sugared soda can raise the risk of diabetes
By now, we should all know that soda has a lot of sugar and no real redeeming nutritional qualities; now a European study suggests that drinking just one 12-ounce soda per day could increase Type 2...
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AAP sets new guidelines for home births
One of the best parts of living in the United States is the ability to have the freedom of choice – including the choice to have your baby at home instead of at a healthcare facility. The Nat...
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The Cinnamon Challenge trends on the Web. What is it? What are the dangers?
It is hard for parents to stay up-to-date with all the potential dangers that their children can be exposed to on the Internet and at school. The latest Internet sensation is the Cinnamon Challenge...
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ADHD cases on the rise
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the incidence of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has risen 41 percent...
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A new treatment for severe asthma offered at Mount Nittany Medical Center
Imagine having severe shortness of breath from asthma, and no amount of medications and inhalants provide help. Now imagine that a new treatment becomes available that opens up the bronchial tubes,...
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Wellness in the workplace
By Scott DeHart, MD, PhD, occupational health, Mount Nittany Physician Group
Study after study has shown that a healthy, happy workforce is a more productive workforce. It logically follows that the cost/benefit ratio of maintaining a corporate culture that promotes wellnes...
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Bob Perks Fund supports new fundraiser and cancer care facility
“This is going to be great!” said Doreen Perks about a new opportunity to raise funds to benefit Clearfield Countians who face the challenge of life with cancer. One of her jobs as pres...