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Immunotherapy drug capable of eliminating tumors in some early-stage cancers: Study

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that some people with early-stage cancers may be able to skip surgery after being treated with the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab.In the study, 82 out of 103 participants responded so well... Read More.

Firefighter’s Stance on Municipal Fire Study

Thursday, April 17 by wcednews

DuBois/Sandy Township - Firefighters in DuBois and Sandy Township are united in their stance against the consolidated fire study done by DCED, agreeing to some points, but opposing others. DuBois Fire Chief John Kelsey represented all DuBois and Sandy Township departments saying they all... Read More.

Fire Study Recommends 5 Fire Hall Closures

Thursday, March 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Department of Community and Economic Development has returned with their results on the consolidated city’s fire study, recommending that 5 locations ultimately close.According to the study, only five fire stations should remain open, with a new station planned for Treasure Lake.... Read More.

Gender-affirming care may lower depression risk, study finds, but many are losing access

Monday, March 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Transgender adults who received gender-affirming hormone therapy had a significantly lower risk of moderate-to-severe depression over four years compared to those who did not receive such care, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open.The study tracked... Read More.

How global warming could threaten satellites, according to new study

Monday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Climate change could threaten the future use of satellites and significantly reduce the number of spacecraft that can safety orbit Earth, according to new research.Global warming is causing space debris to linger above the planet for longer periods of time, leaving... Read More.

Butterfly populations are rapidly declining, new study shows

Friday, March 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Butterfly populations have dropped by 22% across 554 recorded species in the United States, according to a new study in the journal Science."Our national-scale findings paint the most complete -- and concerning -- picture of the status of butterflies across the... Read More.

Consolidation Fire Study Preliminary Findings

Friday, February 21 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A presentation by DCED on consolidating the fire departments has their preliminary findings on forming a single DuBois Fire Department.It recommended that all nine stations form a consolidation committee made up of members from each station, and to turn over all of... Read More.

Personal vaccine may reduce risk of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, small study finds

Thursday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A personalized mRNA vaccine may reduce the risks of pancreatic cancer returning after surgery, according to a preliminary study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers, with a typical survival rate of only about... Read More.

Weight loss drug Semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol.A study published in JAMA Psychiatry enrolled 48 adults between ages 21 and 65 who had been diagnosed with alcohol... Read More.

Skill Game Study Catching Statewide Attention

Thursday, February 6 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The Penn State DuBois Study into Pennsylvania Skill Games is underway with lawmakers from across the state awaiting the results.We’ve heard from Shirley Dahrouge with Downtown DuBois and the latest on this crucial study.“We have also gained the attention of the Pennsylvania... Read More.

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