Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

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The latest information on the local healthcare industry around Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.

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Study links genes to asthma response from air pollution

PITTSBURGH, Pa.  – For many people with asthma, air-quality advisories are harbingers of worsening symptoms. But for reasons science has struggled to explain,...

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New farm analysis reveals most expensive crops to grow; why this matters

A new analysis of USDA Economic Research Service Commodity Costs and Returns data has revealed the true cost pressures facing American agriculture, identifying...

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Study reveals why bird flu affects cattle differently, pasteurizing milk kills virus

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease...

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Midstate Medical Moment: Vaping can lead to lung scarring, COPD, other illness

As electronic cigarettes and vapes continue to increase in popularity, especially among teens, many people still believe the false narrative that vaping is...

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Sheehy Subaru donates care items to cancer center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Representatives from Sheehy Subaru Hagerstown visited the John R. Marsh Cancer Center on Wednesday, June 17, delivering donations aimed at...

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Meritus security officer injured in May incident returns home

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Meritus Health security officer injured during an incident at Meritus Medical Center last month has been released from the...

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Free summer meal programs expand across Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — As summer begins, schools across Pennsylvania are continuing to serve as community hubs by helping ensure children do not go...

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Free yoga sessions return to Renfrew Museum this summer

Free weekly yoga sessions will return to Renfrew Museum and Park this summer, offering residents a chance to begin their Fridays with guided...

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Meritus Health to host free men’s health and cancer prevention seminar

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Community Health will host its upcoming educational event, “Bites and Insights with a Doc,” focusing on safety and men’s...

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Lower dopamine may drive teen risk-taking behavior

PITTSBURGH — A new University of Pittsburgh study is challenging long-held assumptions about why some teenagers take risks, including experimenting with alcohol and...

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