Category: Medical Minute

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The Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Jun 24, 2026

Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. As Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease infections, it’s critical to know how to minimize the risk of contracting the disease and recognize the symptoms of an infection.

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The Medical Minute: Sweltering summer? Avoid heat-related illness

Jun 17, 2026

As temperatures soar this summer, the risk of heat-related illness does, too. Recognizing the symptoms of this preventable illness and getting swift treatment are critically important.

Adult daughter comforts her older mother, who appears sad.

The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?

Jun 10, 2026

Maria R. says her mother has never had an easy life. “She’s dealt with depression for a long time,” says Maria, who asked not to use her real name. But […]

The Medical Minute: 7 essential health screenings if you’re over 65

May 27, 2026

Regular health screenings help catch early warning signs before they become serious problems. A Penn State Health family medicine physician explains which screenings are essential for adults 65+.

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 […]

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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 […]

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