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The illegal use of xylazine, commonly known as “tranq,” “trank,” or “tranq dope,” is becoming increasingly prevalent in central Pennsylvania. This horse tranquilizer, approved only

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, and only about 1 in 4 with this condition

Sleep apnea is a common but often overlooked sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during

Have a lump or bump on your foot? Whether it’s painful or not, it could potentially signal a serious condition. Foot and ankle surgeons warn

Pennsylvania has hundreds of open beds for drug rehabilitation patients, but regulations on staffing and paperwork are leaving addicts without treatment. The state has seen

The parent company of Gerber has issued a recall for specific lots of its Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula. The recall is a

Statistics show that a large portion of the population struggles with depression or has had experiences with it in the past. Some pursue some form

by Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA A decades-old Pennsylvania law is supposed to protect people with mental health issues from prosecution if they cannot understand the

On Friday, a Pennsylvania appeals court ruled that the state’s medical marijuana law does not prevent insurers from reimbursing injured workers who use medical cannabis

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee convened in Chambersburg to discuss mental health issues amongst veterans. The meeting coincided with

Healthy Franklin County, a local health improvement coalition, is launching the Move for Mental Health awareness campaign. The goals of the campaign are to increase awareness of

On March 16, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about two carbon monoxide detectors sold on Amazon. The GLBSUNION and Cuzmak

In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere, from smartphones to tablets to televisions. While screens can be a source of entertainment and education, excessive screen

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body processes blood sugar. It can cause a variety of health problems, including nerve damage, vision

The Shapiro Administration in Pennsylvania is hosting the 2023 Lyme Art Contest for students in first through sixth grade to create videos or posters on

WellSpan Health, a healthcare system in Pennsylvania, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2023 by Newsweek. This acknowledgement is

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bipartisan-backed bill that would remove the financial barrier for women at high lifetime risk for breast cancer from

Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. However, it is also one of the most

In Pennsylvania, lawmakers are proposing three different approaches to legalizing marijuana: recreational use, social justice for low-level convictions, and tax benefits from a potential billion-dollar

A group of House Democrats is introducing a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with assistance, similar to the Death

The hospitalization of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman for the treatment of clinical depression has brought to light the importance of identifying chronic depression in loved

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 34 million Americans have

A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association reveals that nursing homes are struggling to admit patients due to a severe shortage of staff.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Originally developed as a pain reliever for cancer patients,

WellSpan Health was recently recognized for its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, training programs and leadership by national and regional publications including Newsweek and Training

Effective April 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) will return to normal renewal processing procedures for Pennsylvanians enrolled in Medical Assistance and the Children’s

As the legislative session picks up, Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a host of changes to the state’s cannabis laws that would expand who is eligible

(StatePoint) For many patients, initial cancer treatments are not enough, and residual cancer cells that survive these treatments can cause relapse. But new research is

Pennsylvania’s hyperlocal emergency medical services system teeters on the brink of collapse and, officials say, it’s up to legislators to intervene before it’s too late.

You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual wellness exam. An annual wellness

A federal program aimed at replacing lead piping that poses health risks in disadvantaged communities opened to Pennsylvania and three other states in recent weeks.