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Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comPowering up on protein: As focus zeroes in on nutrition, here's how to navigate the nutritional mazeProtein is king in the world of nutrition at the moment, but there are plenty of questions surrounding the trend. Let's take a look at what it is, where to get it from, and how to navigate the complex world of nutrition. -
Photo | Miller-Keystone Blood Center VanMiller-Keystone Blood Center requires about 350 blood donations every day to meet the needs of regional hospitals. Sunday's big winter storm forced the cancellation of multiple blood drives.
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.
Health & Wellness News
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Microplastic contaminants have been found in 53 waterways in Pennsylvania, including in the Lehigh River, according to clean water advocacy group PennEnvironment.
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The average hourly wage for direct support professionals is under $15.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is focusing specifically on child and adolescent mental health, Levine said.
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Victor Cai wanted to help his karate teacher who has been losing his sight for year.
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Robotic technology allows a surgeon to make more precise cuts.
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Air quality in the Lehigh Valley got a 'C' grade for in 2021, up from a 'D' the year before.
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Smoking weed in public or bringing cannabis across state lines remains illegal in Pennsylvania.
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They're the first known cases identified in Pennsylvania since 1984.
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Half of the COVID relief aid this year will go toward nursing costs and an employee day care facility at Gracedale.
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Cynerio says the flaws could have allowed hackers to control the robots, open locked doors and watch patients.
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Speak up if something doesn't feel right.
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Johnson said she is honored to lead during a 'transformative time' in public health.
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Three LVHN hospitals received recognition by the Human Rights Campaign advocacy group.
