Did you know one in two adults with diabetes is undiagnosed? Learn why it’s important to get tested. More than 1.4 million Pennsylvanians have diabetes, but an estimated 325,000—or one in four—don’t know it, the American Diabetes Association reports. Only 5 percent of...
As winter approaches, it’s important for runners to keep themselves safe in the cold weather. Because of the potential harmful effects of the cold, persons who run in the winter must take extra care to protect their bodies. Tip 1: Dress in layers, and dress to...
What’s Movember All About? Find out why Movember is “changing the face of men’s health.” You might spot more mustaches than usual this November, or as it’s known by many mustachioed men, “Movember.” Movember is a movement to talk about men’s health during the...
As temperatures drop, heat your home safely Families around the country are turning on the heat in their homes, sometimes for the first time in months. While nothing feels better on a frosty night than the warmth emanating from a register or curling up in front of a...
Learn which pollens are most common in Pennsylvania throughout the year and how to minimize allergic reactions. Fashion isn’t the only thing that changes by the season. Learn which allergies have a habit of striking during certain times—and the best tricks to avoid an...
Could your “healthy” food actually be harming your efforts to eat right? Many Americans are misled by food labeling that doesn’t always measure up to FDA guidelines. Look over our label guide the next time you grocery shop! For more info, visit the FDA's food blog. 1....
Going trick-or-treating this Halloween? Make sure your kid’s candy is as safe as it is sweet! For more safety tips from the @FDA, visit the FDA Food Consumer Resource. 1. Check and sort treats before consuming them 2. Examine wrappers for signs of...
Taking the kids trick-or-treating this October? Say "boo" to safety hazards by following these 5 Halloween trick-or-treat rules. For more info, visit SafeKids.org 1. Steer Clear of Danger: Stay...
The Pennsylvania Department of Health wants you to know breast cancer is treatable if caught early. With nearly 2,000 breast cancer-related deaths among Pennsylvanians per year, you can help save more lives by encouraging the women in your life to adopt healthy...
Can chicken soup cure a cold? We’ve debunked five myths about the common cold, from how they’re spread to the secret behind hand sanitizer. The air is crisp and the nights are cold. But will going outside with wet hair increase your chances of catching a cold? We’ve...