Category: Medical Minute

A woman comforts her elderly mother.

The Medical Minute: Alzheimer’s disease basics, what you can do to prevent it

Nov 15, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease slowly erases memories and cognitive abilities, upending families ― and it’s incurable. But there are steps you can take to slow and prevent it, says a Penn State Health expert.

A counselor speaks with a man lying on a couch.

The Medical Minute: Getting help with mental health – a beginner’s guide

Nov 8, 2023

You want to talk with someone about some nagging thoughts or worrisome behaviors. But who? And how do you find them? A Penn State Health mental health expert provides a guide for counseling newbies.

A woman in the foreground gestures at another woman wearing medical scrubs in the background.

The Medical Minute: Need health care help and don’t speak the language? You’re covered.

Nov 2, 2023

Ayuda. Aide. Ajuda. Herupu. Maddata. Help. No matter how you ask for it, health care professionals want to make sure language doesn’t get in the way. A Penn State Health expert discusses how medical interpreters can help.

A little boy dressed as a ghost.

The Medical Minute: Halloween edition ― three healthy tricks, three healthy treats

Oct 25, 2023

Looking for tricks and treats this Halloween? A Penn State Health doctor offers three of each that could help lead to good health.

A mother puts her baby to sleep in a crib.

The Medical Minute: Parents can guard against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Oct 18, 2023

Whether it’s nap time or bed time, there’s a safe way to urge your baby to sleep. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s so important to take the right steps.

Reminder note in a scheduling book to schedule a mammogram.

The Medical Minute: Do you know your risks for breast cancer?

Oct 11, 2023

A woman of average risk should get her first mammogram at age 40. But how do you know your risk? A Penn State Health expert talks about what younger women can do.

A young woman seated on a couch clutches her forehead and reads a thermometer. A box of tissues is positioned near her lap and a blanket is draped over her shoulders.

The Medical Minute: Uptick in COVID cases, new vaccine available

Oct 4, 2023

Cases of COVID-19 are up since this summer, and a new vaccine is available. A Penn State Health infectious disease expert offers the latest on the pandemic.

People in a group therapy session put their hands on a woman’s back to show support.

The Medical Minute: Stay positive when talking with people with substance use disorders

Sep 20, 2023

A conversation can be the catalyst for someone struggling with addiction to get the care they need. But tread carefully. Two Penn State Health experts discuss a difficult conversation.

Woman holding a dropper of sublingual CBD cannabis hemp oil.

The Medical Minute: Talk to your health care provider about any use of cannabinoid products

Sep 13, 2023

That CBD product might be legal, but is it safe to use with other medicine? Two Penn State Health experts agree ― talk it over with your provider.

Two women lean across a hospital bed. The woman on the left gestures at the woman on the right. A man in the background looks on.

The Medical Minute: How to communicate with someone who doesn’t hear? Just ask them.

Aug 31, 2023

You don’t need to know sign language to have meaningful conversations with someone who can’t hear. All you need is a little planning and some empathy. Two Penn State Health experts explain.

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