Health & Wellness
Thursday, April 16, 2026 · Bedford
Pennsylvania Teens at Risk: CDC Report Shows High Tobacco Use Among High Schoolers
A new CDC report indicates that almost 23% of high school students are current tobacco users. The data comes from the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The study highlights ongoing public health concerns.
Philly Cancer Patient's Life Transformed by Chemo Alternative at Jefferson Torresdale
Craig Heffentrager faced metastatic colon cancer spreading to his liver, but an innovative treatment at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital changed everything. Bypassing traditional chemotherapy, this interventional radiology procedure delivered life-changing results. His story spotlights emerging options in Pennsylvania's fight against cancer.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
National Story: Tiger Woods' Prescription Records Subpoenaed - Here's Why It Matters (A Little) in PA
Attorneys for Tiger Woods are contesting a subpoena seeking his prescription drug records. Prosecutors issued the subpoena to a pharmacy. The legal challenge is ongoing.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches Record High, Death Rate Declines
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates an increase in U.S. life expectancy. The report also details a record-low age-adjusted death rate. These figures represent substantial improvements in national mortality statistics.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Surgeon General Releases Report Detailing Tobacco Smoke's Disease Mechanisms
Surgeon General Regina Benjamin released a comprehensive report examining the biological and behavioral factors underpinning diseases caused by tobacco smoke. The report outlines the mechanisms by which smoking leads to various health problems. It marks Benjamin's first report on tobacco.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
CDC Estimates Millions Affected by Foodborne Illnesses Annually
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that foodborne illnesses impact millions in the U.S. each year. The report outlines the scope of infections, hospitalizations, and fatalities attributed to contaminated food sources.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Philadelphia Transplant Patients Honor Donors in Emotional Celebration
Shawn Frame, who received a liver transplant just five days earlier, joined fellow transplant recipients at Penn Medicine on Wednesday to celebrate the donor families who gave them a second chance at life. The annual Donor Dash, cosponsored by Gift of Life, brought patients, families, and medical staff together in an emotional tribute to organ donation.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
PA Pollen Peak Hits Early, Tormenting Allergy Sufferers Statewide
An unusually hot spring has triggered booming tree pollen across Pennsylvania, peaking in mid-April and bringing sneezing, itchy eyes and misery to millions. From Philadelphia's Delaware Valley to Harrisburg's Susquehanna lowlands, warmer temps are accelerating the season earlier than normal. Experts urge proactive meds and avoidance tactics amid the surge.
Thursday, April 16, 2026