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We’ve all seen them — e-bikes and scooters buzzing past. Known collectively as “micromobility,” these devices offer a flexible, eco-friendly and affordable way to get around. Unfortunately, along wi...

Pennsylvania is a hotbed for ticks. According to surveillance data, our home is considered a “high incidence” state. Tick surveillance shows around 25 percent or more ticks analyzed carry Lyme disea...

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet a...

Sweating. Shivering. Why do we do it? It’s thermoregulation, of course. Thermoregulation is the biological mechanism responsible for maintaining a steady internal body temperature. If your body can’...

Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night. Your one and only soulmate. Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything. But behav...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. By LAURA U...

The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving me...

A hernia can happen to anyone, at any age. Sometimes hernias are symptom-free, only detectable with a physical exam or imaging. Other times there are warning signs: discomfort, pressure, pain or a vis...

WASHINGTON — Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45, while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearl...

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, ...