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Breast cancer deaths decrease as cases among Asian Americans and younger adults rise, new report finds

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Breast cancer deaths have fallen by 44% compared to 35 years ago, saving nearly 520,000 lives, according to a new report by the American Cancer Society.The dramatic decrease is a major milestone in the fight against breast cancer, according to Dr.... Read More.

Flu deaths in children hit new record as vaccination rates decrease: CDC

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The number of kids dying from influenza in the 2023-2024 season has set a new record for a regular flu season, after one new death was reported last week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).There were 200... Read More.

Drug overdose deaths fell in 2023, 1st decrease in 5 years: CDC

Wednesday, May 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Drug overdose deaths fell in 2023, marking the first decrease in five years, new provisional federal data published Wednesday showed.An estimated 107,543 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for... Read More.

Doctor explains new study on salt substitutes, plus swaps to decrease sodium

Wednesday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new study evaluating older adults with a high risk of heart attacks or strokes has found that salt substitutions may be linked to a lower risk of death, specifically from heart disease and stroke.The study was a meta-analysis of several... Read More.

Lake’s water level at Parker Dam to decrease by five feet

Tuesday, September 5 by Louise Bennett

PENFIELD — The water level of the lake at Parker Dam will soon be five feet lower.The state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says repairs need to be made to the dam's control tower and spillway area, so a water level draw down... Read More.

Law enforcement line-of-duty deaths decrease by 66% in 2023

Tuesday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Law enforcement line-of-duty deaths decreased by 66% halfway through 2023, according to a report released by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund on Tuesday.Every year the NLEMF releases two reports -- one counting the midyear line of duty death statistics and... Read More.

Pennsylvania gas prices continue to decrease this week

Thursday, June 8 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – While the national average continues to increase, the average price of gasoline in the state of Pennsylvania continues to drop this week.According to the Triple-A East Central Gas Price Report, the average per gallon price of gasoline in Pennsylvania is $3.66 per... Read More.

Gas prices slightly decrease across Pennsylvania this week

Wednesday, May 10 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – Average gas prices are down a couple of pennies in Western Pennsylvania this week, and are nearly four cents lower statewide.According to the latest reports from GasBuddy and Triple-A East Central the average per gallon price in Pennsylvania is $3.68 this week,... Read More.

Cancer death rates continue to decrease as diagnoses hold steady, doctors explain why

Friday, October 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Even though the number of people diagnosed with cancer each year remains roughly the same, recent medical advances mean that more people are surviving, and thriving, after being diagnosed.A new study published on Thursday in the journal Cancer finds that overall... Read More.

July border arrests decrease but expected to total a record 2 million by next month

Thursday, August 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Customs and Border Protection encounters for the month of July dipped below 200,000 for the first time in months, according to statistics released this week, as the Biden administration closes in on 2 million apprehensions by CBP by the end of next... Read More.