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This morning, an article popped up on my computer suggesting that the high-dose flu vaccine—the one recommended for seniors—may have properties that help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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10/20/26
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10/20/26
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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 1,260 measles cases have been confirmed across 43 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026 .
DOH continues to …
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10/16/26
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Unfortunately, no.
Snowbirds, pay attention.
When most of us hear the word dengue , we think of some far-off tropical country, not Florida. But dengue has made its way into the Sunshine …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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10/11/26
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10/8/26
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The word plague has a frightening ring to it. For centuries, plague was one of humanity's most feared diseases. The Black Death of the 14th century killed tens of millions of people, devastating …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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10/6/26
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Before deciding on a treatment plan, doctors need to determine the type of cancer, how far it has spread (stage of cancer), and the person’s overall health. Depending on these factors, treatment …
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By the U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
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10/6/26
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to realize that men as well as women can get breast cancer.
“Breast cancer in men is rare,” said Karen Ryczak, a registered nurse who …
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By SANDRA H. SHICHTMAN
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10/6/26
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What is prevention?
Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. …
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Information from the NIH/NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
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10/6/26
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KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is holding its Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Sullivan County on Saturday, October 3—leaving from the Bethel …
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10/1/26
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HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) has again received the American Heart Association Gold Plus Get with the Guidelines Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Rural Stroke Silver …
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9/29/26
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Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:
Hailey Bella-Rose was born September 17, 2026 to Shyanne Sheerer of Hawley, PA. Maternal grandparents are Jennifer and William Giordano of …
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9/29/26
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — A UVA Health doctor and other leading national experts have developed important new guidelines to improve care for patients who develop sepsis, a dangerous full-body infection …
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By UVA HEALTH
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9/29/26
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WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — The New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital (HHH) recognized the accomplishments of its physical rehabilitation patients during National Rehabilitation …
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By HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL
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9/29/26
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There was once a very successful movie called “How to Train Your Dragon.”
It was about a young boy who discovered that dragons weren’t necessarily the terrifying creatures everyone thought …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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9/29/26
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ELLENVILLE, NY — In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Ellenville Regional Hospital is raising awareness of the impact of opioid overdose while sharing a simple but powerful …
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9/11/26
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LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan County’s Department of Public Health has confirmed that a bat in the Livingston Manor area tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the first …
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9/6/26
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MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health Medical Center promoted Maria Battipaglia-Nieves, RN, to nursing unit director, 4 South Progressive Care Unit; and Kimberly Jablonski, RN, to nursing unit director, 3 …
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9/1/26
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SCRANTON, PA — Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R, PA-08) joined leadership of the Wright Center for Community Health to announce that the Wright Center has officially been designated a Federal Qualified Health …
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9/1/26
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