Four entities that serve residents of Fayette, Greene or Washington counties received grant funding through the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to help those struggling with substance use disorder.

The Rostraver Lions Club recently donated a high-performance composite Trex bench to the Residence at Hilltop. The bench is on the uncovered veranda in front of the personal care facility. The donation came from a program that takes recyclable plastic materials and creates eco-friendly outdo…

Your body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system usually does its job automatically, you can give it a boost with habits that promote wellness and support immunity.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is nos recommending pregnant women at risk for the high blood pressure disorder preeclampsia should take low-dose aspirin after the first trimester.

A new study in the scientific journal Circulation shows many middle-aged adults with no history of heart trouble already have fatty deposits built up in their arteries.

Olivea Wolfe of Washington celebrated her 13th birthday by inviting her friends and family to volunteer at Community Circle Food Pantry to pack supplemental food orders for the clients who rely on the pantry to help with their food insecurities. The children in the photo participated in a sc…

For anyone who thought gaining the “Quarantine 15” or “Pandemic Pounds” was only an adult problem, think again.

A lung cancer diagnosis can bring a host of emotions and questions, and “now what?” is one of the first. Assembling the right care team and creating a treatment plan designed uniquely for you is important to get you on the right track.

Carmichaels Women’s Civic Club held at meeting Sept. 2 with guest speaker Pam George, Uniontown YMCA wellness director. Pictured, from left, are Cheryl Voytek, civic club member, and George.

Nearly one in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime?

Many people have heard of the Mediterranean diet, which can be recommended by doctors for those with heart disease or high blood pressure. It’s also often recommended to lower risk of heart disease, dementia and even depression.

Nearly five out of every 1,000 Americans over age 50 have symptoms of spinal stenosis.

It’s that time of year already, as kids are heading back to school.

Washington County District Attorney Eugene A. Vittone’s provided funding for training resources to Ambulance and Chair Emergency Medical Services to help train the next generation of EMS first responders. First Assistant District Attorney Jason M. Walsh presented a check in the amount of $2,…

Members of the Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club present a $745.83 check to Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation. From left, are: Michelle Clapsaddle and Catherine Waller of the Monongahela-Donora Area Lions Club; Mark Spitzer, executive director, Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation; K…

Many people are feeling stressed out right now.

Just as many COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, the Delta variant has virus numbers rising once again.

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.