Public health officials in Pennsylvania and other states are on the lookout for cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite that spreads through contaminated food and water and can cause severe diarrhea. While there have been outbreaks in Michigan, Northwest Ohio and Illinois, the number of cases in ...

Whether you have a green thumb or are just plain green when it comes to growing plants, there are ways to improve your gardening skills. Margaret Sams is a master gardener with Penn State Extension in Washington County, as well as a soil scientist. She said anyone looking to create a garden ...