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Will Oliver/LehighValleyNews.comData from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health shows firefighters face a 62% higher risk of developing esophageal cancer and a 39% increase of dying from it. A two-minute test could be just what it takes for firefighters to get ahead of the disease. -
Will Oliver/LehighValleyNews.comA couple dozen riders assembled at Bethlehem City Hall on Thursday ahead of a six-mile group ride for the occasion — one with a goal of changing public outlook toward choosing a bike to commute.
Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute now offers treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) with a new system that uses pulsed electrical fields to target problematic heart muscle cells instead of extreme heat or cold.
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During Heart Health month, a Lehigh Valley cardiologist talks about a heart disease risk factor many women don't know about. Problems during pregnancy like preeclampsia put people at higher risk for heart issues. -
About 900 people dipped into the Delaware River to raise money for the Lehigh Valley's chapter of the Special Olympics.
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When U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked into the hospital this week to receive treatment for clinical depression, he joined thousands of others who experience this mood disorder after a stroke.
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Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact or that you might want to look at again.
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A new autism clinic for children is opening in Allentown. Mission Autism Clinics will offer behavioral and social skills training to kids while encouraging them to be themselves.
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U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, spoke about her experience with mental health issues and lauded U.S. Sen. John Fetterman for having the courage to publicly seek help.
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The Pa. Department of Health is opposing Spotlight PA's request for information on the medical marijuana program, aiming to withhold data on how often physicians approve patients, citing confidentiality rules.
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On the recommendation of a doctor, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is receiving inpatient mental health care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Our daily list of useful information, chosen to inform and enhance your day, includes news you can use and then some!
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Our daily list of useful information, chosen to inform and enhance your day, includes news you can use and then some!
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A plan to build a 144-bed behavioral health facility is in the works, as Lehigh Valley Health Network and United Health Services partner up. The goal is to address a growing need in the valley.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a host of changes to the state’s cannabis laws that would expand who is eligible for a medical marijuana card.
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If stores have them, they're limiting how many customers can buy.
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The new variant is responsible for three quarters of all new cases in the U.S.
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Now only fully-vaccinated visitors will be allowed.
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The No Surprises Act stops health providers from automatically charging for out-of-network costs.
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Doctors repeat, the best way to stay out of the hospital is to get vaccinated and then get a booster.
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The best defense against the omicron variant is still vaccination or and/or a booster shot, officials say.
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Advocates say a disparity in pay leaves families without the care they need.
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Orthopedic massage can ease pain brought on by repetitive stress, heavy lifting and more.
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Beam took the job in January when Dr. Rachel Levine was named to a post in the Biden administration.
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Individual school districts must now decide if their students will mask or not.
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Between masking and vaccines, conditions are ripe for a dramatic jump in new cases.
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Nearly 87 percent of cases in the middle and high schools are in students who haven't been vaccinated.
