Time to stock up on fly swatters. New study suggests flies carry hundreds of different species of bacteria, many of which are harmful to humans.
Flies can
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Mushrooms Are Full of Antioxidants That May Have Anti-Aging Potential
Mushrooms contain unusually high amounts of two antioxidants that some scientists suggest could help fight aging and bolster health, according to a team of
Working to Overcome Antibiotic Resistance Program Aims to Trump Overuse of Antibiotics
With its new Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Penn State Health St. Joseph pharmacy has created a multi-disciplinary team focused on curtailing the
Make 2018 the Year for You!
As the new year rolls around, many of us focus on changing our behaviors or making a New Year’s resolution. For some that might be to balance our personal
Berks Rheumatologist Also Happens To Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
Reading Eagle: Tim Leedy | Dr. Amal Kebede
Dr. Amal Kebede examines patients for a living, guiding them on a path toward relief.
As a specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology, Kebede works with people who are dealing with pain, stiffness
Tips for Healthy Holidays
Don’t skip meals. You will be less tempted to overeat at your holiday meal if you ate a small meal earlier.
Take the edge off your hunger before
Medical Fitness Program Keeps Patients Moving and Motivated
Before lung transplant surgery eight and a half years ago, Margie Pratt of Douglassville found herself in an extremely difficult position.
Suffering from severe
Why Fewer Hours Of Sunlight Needn’t Darken Your Mood
Some people see less than 10hrs a week. Become Mr. and Mrs. Brightside with a few tips.
We go to work in the dark, exist under halogen, come home in the dark.
St. Joseph Pharmacist Has a Cherished Connection to WE ARE
For former Penn State football player Wally Triplett, WE ARE, is more than the university’s now famous chant. It’s a proclamation that was collectively
New Patient Unit Designed To Improve Emergency Room Experience
Patients who require ongoing care after initial treatment in the Emergency Department may be moved into the new Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) which opened