Category: Medical Minute

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.

Woman sits looking down with puts her hands on her forehead. Circular lines around her indicate that she has vertigo.

The Medical Minute: Why am I so dizzy?

Jan 28, 2026

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults experience vertigo at least once. Penn State Health ear specialists explain the difference between vertigo and dizziness and the latest treatments to stop the spin.

Three women and a man smile as they pose for a photo in the hallway of a doctor’s practice. From left, are mother Jessica Hammaker; Dr. Stephanie Estes, obstetrician-gynecologist; Jamie Ober, registered nurse, holding baby Miles; and father Justin Baer.

The Medical Minute: Family on your timeline: Latest trends in family planning, fertility treatments and preservation

Jan 21, 2026

Infertility affects 10 to 15% of heterosexual couples. Penn State Health reproductive endocrinologists explain the latest fertility treatment options, along with family planning and fertility preservation.

Woman coughing on a sofa and holding a tissue while sick with the flu.

The Medical Minute: Got the flu? Here’s where to go for care

Jan 12, 2026

Knowing where to go for flu and other respiratory illnesses care helps you get treated faster – and keeps emergency rooms available for true, life-threatening emergencies.

Dr. Brent O'Neill, left, leans over to look at the back of a teen boy with severe scoliosis, while the boy’s father holds the boy’s shirt up. The boy’s spine curves to the left. A halo gravity traction device is attached to his skull. They are standing in a hospital room.

The Medical Minute: Latest scoliosis treatments help patients stand straighter

Dec 3, 2025

Scoliosis, when the spines curves into a C or S shape, can cause back pain or breathing problems. Penn State Health spine experts outline the latest treatments.

Dr. Brent O'Neill, right, wearing a shirt and tie, raises a finger and smiles at a boy in a hospital bed. The boy is looking up at him. The boy’s head is covered in bandages, he has an IV in his arm and has a blanket on him. Behind them are a monitor and medical equipment.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatment options offer relief from seizures for people with epilepsy

Nov 19, 2025

Epilepsy affects 456,000 children and nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. Penn State Health epilepsy experts say new treatments can help reduce seizures and improve patients’ quality of life.

Male skier rides in the deep snow on a sunny day at a ski resort. He is wearing a helmet. A fence is on his left.

The Medical Minute: 5 top tips for skiing safely this winter

Nov 13, 2025

Get slope-ready before ski season! A Penn State Health orthopedic surgeon shares five top tips to help you avoid injury and make the most of your time on the mountain.

Toddler reaches into electrical outlet on wall with her hand.

The Medical Minute: My house is babyproofed – or is it? 5 hidden dangers lurking in plain sight

Nov 5, 2025

Even the most careful parents can miss hidden hazards at home. A Penn State Health trauma prevention expert shares the top five dangers that put babies and toddlers at risk.

The Medical Minute: Why are my ears ringing? What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems

Oct 29, 2025

Tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss that causes ringing, buzzing or other sounds. A Penn State Health audiology expert explains how to prevent tinnitus and other hearing problems.

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