Two Clearfield County municipalities issue burn bans Friday, June 9 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD COUNTY – Two municipalities in Clearfield County have issued burn bans due to the current weather conditions.On Wednesday, Clearfield Borough issued a burn ban effective until conditions improve.The Borough is reminding residents that smoke coming south from the Canadian wildfires may cause negative... Read More.
What to know about the Air Quality Index from wildfire smoke and how it affects human health Thursday, June 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Heavy blankets of smoke billowing over the U.S. from the wildfires burning in Canada are threatening the health of millions of people -- even non-vulnerable populations with no preexisting conditions.But what about the smoke makes it so hazardous for humans to be... Read More.
How added and too much sugar affects the body, plus easy alternatives to add sweetness Wednesday, February 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Everyone has different relationships with diet and sugar, but when that sweet tooth turns on, it can be hard to combat cravings in a healthy way.ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton lent her expertise as a nutritionist to break... Read More.
Will Smith, Chris Rock confrontation at Oscars puts spotlight on alopecia, an autoimmune condition that affects millions Tuesday, March 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock that rocked the 2022 Oscars Sunday night is also putting a spotlight on alopecia, the autoimmune condition that affects Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and millions of other people.Pinkett Smith, 50, first announced... Read More.
How mask shaming affects immunocompromised people Wednesday, July 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When Peter Morley, who has an autoimmune disease, was out and about on the streets of New York City for Pride Month celebrations in June, he wore a mask -- as well as a matching outfit with his best friend, Charlie.Their... Read More.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton on her anxiety attacks, why anxiety affects more women than men Wednesday, May 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Jennifer Ashton's anxiety attacks started to happen after she had a severe allergic reaction to a food."I had a couple of episodes where I thought mistakenly that I had eaten that same food that I was allergic to," said Ashton,... Read More.
