Category: Medical Minute

A man swings a golf club while wearing a gait belt and leg brace on his left leg. A man on the left holds his gait belt to give him balance support. A cane is to the right of the golfer.

The Medical Minute: New stroke guidance expands treatment window and saves lives

May 13, 2026

Penn State Health stroke experts say new guidelines extend clot busting treatment to 24 hours after a stroke, offering critical benefits for patients who experience a stroke while asleep.

Two surgeons look down as they perform a procedure. The man on the left is wearing a face mask, scrubs, and specialized magnifying glasses called surgical loupes. The woman on the right is wearing a colorful surgical cap, glasses, surgical loupes face mask and scrubs.

The Medical Minute: Advances in head and neck cancer care bring new hope

Apr 29, 2026

“The moment I opened my mouth, the oral surgeon just said, ‘Oh.’” Wendy Jackson’s voice breaks as she flashes back to the moment she knew she had oral cancer. She […]

Dr. Christina DeAngelis, wearing a white lab coat and name badge, points to a chart about the female reproductive. A woman patient is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: Your teen’s first gynecological visit: A parent’s guide

Apr 22, 2026

Laura Laucks’ daughter was around 14 years old when her periods started disrupting her life. Heavy bleeding, severe cramps and migraine headaches made her miss classes. “She wasn’t comfortable sitting […]

A teen girl in front of a flowering tree smiles at the camera. She has long hair and is touching her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are my options?

Apr 14, 2026

A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.

Woman with insomnia lying in bed looking at alarm clock.

The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? 5 ways to get a good night’s sleep

Mar 25, 2026

Few things are more frustrating than trying – and failing – to get a restful night’s sleep. March is Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, a good time to remember that sleep […]

Stressed woman uses mobile phone as she sits on bed at night.

The Medical Minute: Is Dr. ChatGPT doing more harm than good?

Mar 18, 2026

It starts innocently enough. Just a quick question: “How do you know a mole is cancer?” And despite knowing that asking the internet medical questions will only convince you that […]

Two MRI technologists stand next to a male patient who is about to go into an MRI machine. The patient has a headgear on his head and a nasal cannula under his nose.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms

Mar 4, 2026

Essential tremor is a neurological movement disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking. A Penn State Health neurosurgeon discusses current treatment options, including focused ultrasound, and how they may help reduce symptoms.

Angelina Sickora, clinical nutrition manager at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, holds a yogurt container as she looks at a woman patient who is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid: Where protein fits on your plate

Feb 25, 2026

The USDA’s new dietary guidelines boost protein, but Penn State Health nutrition experts recommend prioritizing plant proteins, limiting ultra-processed foods and saturated fat, and focusing on balanced eating over trends.

A doctor uses a stethoscope listen to the heartbeat of an older patient.

The Medical Minute: Heart, mind – a profound connection

Feb 18, 2026

Heart problems can make you worry, and worry can ultimately lead to heart problems. A Penn State Health expert discusses the link between heart and mind.

A dollhouse shows common household hazards in the bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen and backyard.

The Medical Minute: Safe home checklist: Look for these common hazards

Feb 4, 2026

Millions of children are injured at home each year. A Penn State Health pediatric trauma and injury prevention specialist shares top hazards to watch to keep your child safe.

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