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Stroudsburg athlete's close call with death illustrates need to hydrate

Justin Johnson, 17, was driving a blocking dummy during the morning of the second day of Stroudsburg High School football practice last month when younger teammates, with whom he was driving the dummy downfield, mistimed their hits.

Chance of glaucoma increases with age

Q: On a recent visit to the eye doctor, my wife was diagnosed with early stage glaucoma. What is glaucoma?

Are lobsters good for you? (And other questions answered)

Q: Is pumpernickel bread better than white bread?

Fitness quest — and a trip to Mount Everest — become one woman's ultimate climb

"It was grueling beyond imagining," says Ginnie McDevitt of Warwick, who made an 8,283-foot climb from a mountainside airport (elevation 9,317 feet) to Mount Everest Base Camp South Side (elevation 17,600 feet) in May.

Breathe easy with a thorough medical exam

Although Ginnie McDevitt's adventurous pursuit of midlife fitness is admirable, medical experts advise climbers to have a thorough health exam beforehand.

Wellness expo at Mount Airy

The Pocono Great Outdoors Wellness Expo will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Paradise Township.

New neonatal unit expands Pocono Medical Center's range of birth services

Alex Opiyo was born on Aug. 2 at Pocono Medical Center. A strapping 9 pounds, 9 ounces and 21.5 inches, Alex was born with a heart block. His condition required specialized medical care.

Stroudsburg free health clinic closing after 7 years of service

The Pullen Free Clinic at Christ Episcopal Church in Stroudsburg will close in November after serving more than 1,800 patients in seven years.

Weis Markets offers flu shots

Weis Markets began offering flu shots in its in-store pharmacies this week administered by its trained and certified pharmacist immunizers through the company's WEISCARE Adult Immunization Services program.

Sunny side of egg production: Pocono farmer has no fear of salmonella

It's hard for Brian Bruno to fathom what went on at two Iowa egg farms that has resulted in the recall of about 550 million eggs from store shelves across the country.

Varied treatments for irregular heartbeat

Q: My doctor told me I have atrial fibrillation. Should I be on a slow beta-blocker?

Nutrition experts warn: Protein shakes aren't always healthy

Protein is an important part of a balanced diet. But many people have no idea how much protein they should consume each day.

Secrets to keeping your kitchen clean, germ-free

Almost everyone loves a home-cooked meal: fresh ingredients lovingly transformed into our favorite dishes with just a dash of spice, staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. Catch that? We actually hope not.

Picky eating could be full disorder in adults

Picky eating: It's not just for kids anymore.

Health-conscious West End Fair-goers must tread carefully among food vendors

Sticking to a special diet doesn't mean passing up tempting foods at the West End Fair. PMC dietitian Lynne Garris found many healthy-eating options.

Mosquito with West Nile virus found in Poconos

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed one of the mosquitoes collected and tested this year in the county has come back positive for West Nile.

Monroe County mosquito tests positive for West Nile

The West Nile Virus is back in Monroe County. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed one of the mosquitoes collected and tested this year in the county has come back positive for West Nile.

Don't let the bedbugs bite, if you can stop 'em

The Beatles led the British invasion. Now it's the bedbugs that are leading the American assault. The six-legged, creepy, crawly creatures are staging a comeback, and they can make your life miserable.

PMC hospital wing honors dedicated physician

As a young boy, Horace Butler followed his dad on house calls to patients. Later, Butler became the first board-certified physician in radiology in Monroe County.

Snorer waking up, worrying about sleep apnea

Q: I've been told I snore very loudly and often I find myself waking up in the middle of the night. Do I suffer from sleep apnea, and can it be cured?