Women older than 40 are used to hearing the advice from doctors to undergo an annual mammogram – or X-ray of the breasts – to screen for possible breast cancer.

The tick population in Pennsylvania is abundant and especially bad this summer thanks to a mild winter and early spring.

Dr. Scott Halbreiner is a cardiac surgeon at Allegheny General Hospital, but he could also be described as an inventor at heart.

Jill Yesko’s “I’m Right Here: 10 Ways to Get Help for Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization” outlines resources available to those experiencing extreme organizing challenges.

People around the world spent much of the past 15 months at home and indoors because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By plane, boat and foot, 2 billion COVID-19 vaccines are making their way to some of the most remote corners of the globe as part of the largest and fastest vaccine operation in history.

A benefit’s big turnout provides plenty of support for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Inc. through Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans.

Monongahela Valley Hospital has updated its policy on visiting hours as the number of COVID-19 cases in Washington County has steadily decreased and the number of people vaccinated has increased.

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, or are taking medication for the condition.

It’s been a tough year.

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club plans to install president Sharon Munson, vice president-Mary O’Connor, treasurer-Stephanie Gardiner, recording secretary Carol Wind and corresponding secretary Patty Moore as its 2021-2022 officers.

What if young athletes could use a new device to treat their painful sports injuries and promote healing rather than just taking a pill to dull the pain?

To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level.

The arrival of spring and warm weather means many across Southwestern Pennsylvania will be outside enjoying the sunshine more often.

Waynesburg University’s Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science is offering a new major in pharmaceutical science and two new pre-pharmacy programs.

Jessica Rogowicz grew up playing outside and spending lots of time in the sun including yearly beach vacations in Ocean City, Md.

Members of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) from the former Wheeling-Pitt sites in Allenport and Monessen made a $250 gift to Monongahela Valley Hospital in appreciation of the hospital’s vaccination effort to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The gift was presented during…

Western Pennsylvanians changed the clocks a few weeks ago and lost an hour of sleep, so it may be fitting that March is Sleep Awareness Month.

Dr. Lowell C. Shinn recently joined the staff of Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Charles L. and Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Pavilion and Regional Cancer Center.

The Dunlap Family Outpatient Center, next to the original St. Clair Hospital, has been designed with an emphasis on convenience for patients and physicians.

The Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Health Resources, Inc. elected a new slate of officers at its April 12 general meeting.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health recently updated national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and management of asthma. Asthma is a chronic lung condition affecting about 25 million Americans, 5.5 million of whom are children.

Getting back to normal life after recovering from COVID-19 is proving to be another challenge in itself for many patients.