Category: Medical Minute

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The Medical Minute: Tips, resources for talking with children about COVID-19

Mar 18, 2020

There are many ways to help ease children’s anxieties and educate them about coronavirus (COVID-19).

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The Medical Minute: Seven surprising facts about osteoarthritis

Mar 12, 2020

No cure for osteoarthritis exists, but many treatments can help people manage the pain and stiffness that often occur.

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The Medical Minute: New treatments for migraines show promise

Mar 4, 2020

Many people think migraines are just bad headaches – but they’re so much more. While no cure for migraines exists, hope abounds thanks to major advances in research.

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The Medical Minute: When chronic pain leads to depression in children

Feb 26, 2020

When chronic pain keeps children from being active and social, it’s no surprise that anxiety and depression can become unwelcome playmates. The good news: there is help, and it starts with recognizing that a problem exists.

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The Medical Minute: How much should I worry about that ‘extra’ heartbeat?

Feb 20, 2020

For people who feel premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), they can seem frightening. But the good news is they’re very common – and they’re not always dangerous.

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The Medical Minute: ‘Swiper’s thumb?’ Explore some common tech-related injuries

Feb 12, 2020

Thanks to society’s fondness for electronic gadgets, so-called tech-related injuries are on the rise. Learn how to ease the pain – or even prevent it in the first place.

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The Medical Minute: Missing medication doses can bring serious consequences

Feb 5, 2020

An alarming number of people don’t take the medications prescribed by their health care providers to manage chronic health conditions, and that can lead to a range of complications.

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The Medical Minute: Is ‘impossible’ meat too good to be true?

Jan 29, 2020

It sizzles on the grill. But does it fizzle in terms of nutrition? That’s the question when it comes to the new burgers made of plant-based meat substitutes that are flying off grocery store shelves and restaurant tables.

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Medical Minute: Trying to quit smoking? Don’t go it alone.

Jan 22, 2020

We live in an era of self-empowerment. But when it comes to quitting smoking, going it alone isn’t the best approach. Read on for effective strategies from Penn State Health experts.

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The Medical Minute: Should you exercise when you’re sick?

Jan 8, 2020

The winter cold and flu season may try to knock out your new year’s plans to get or stay healthy, but the good news is you can fight back.

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