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Doctors using ultrasound to battle prostate cancer

It’s the second most common type of cancer among men and affects 1 in every 8 men in the United States. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society says this type of cancer is often asymptomatic and only detected by a blood test and biopsy. Commonly diagnosed ...

Acquisition, asset purchase enable cfsbank to expand offerings

Engaging in two partnerships is enabling cfsbank to expand its loan offerings. The Charleroi-based bank announced last week that it had completed an acquisition of the assets of Sail Mortgage Corp. The bank also said its wholly owned subsidiary, Challenge Inc., had wrapped up the asset ...

Plan to view the eclipse? Take care to prevent eye damage

Much of the country is abuzz ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. Western Pennsylvania will be in the spotlight, too, as the Pittsburgh region will experience a partial eclipse with 95% totality while Erie will be in the zone of 100% totality. While you’re making plans to view ...

Post-meal walk helps lower blood sugar

How much time do you spend sitting each day? Getting up and moving may be the key to keeping blood sugar level low, and taking even a short walk soon after eating can help to lower blood sugar. A new analysis published recently in the journal Sports Medicine shows the results of seven ...

Study: Isometrics can help lower blood pressure than other forms of exercise

The health benefits of exercise are well-known, especially when it comes to better cardiovascular health and lowering blood pressure. Now, new research contends doing something as simple as a few wall squats or planks per week can help lower blood pressure even better than other types of ...

Is the doctor In? Why it’s increasingly difficult to get an appointment

Getting a doctor's appointment for an urgent issue like the flu or COVID may not be a problem these days, but anyone trying to become established as a new patient with a family doctor may be in for a long wait. The United States is facing a shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs), which ...