Feb 9, 2022
It’s essential that seniors take control of their health care needs, but navigating the health care system may seem overwhelming. A few simple steps can help them safeguard their health and independence.
Feb 3, 2022
Unless you live to ski, take polar bear plunges or are like Bill Murray in the movie version of “Groundhog Day,” forever trapped in a blizzard like a bug in amber, Punxsutawney Phil’s most recent forecast might have been unwelcome. For those with Seasonal Affective Disorder, the change of seasons is serious business.
Jan 27, 2022
Already weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surging numbers of kids diagnosed and hospitalized with COVID-19.
Jan 19, 2022
Your community service can make all the difference for the people around you. But what does it do for you? Two Penn State Health providers talk about what volunteer work does for them and how it can help you.
Jan 13, 2022
What does a blood shortage mean for patients? How did we get here? And why Type O? A Penn State Health blood bank director weighs in.
Dec 29, 2021
People in the U.S. had a billion more drinks per month from February 2020 to November 2020. A Penn State Heath addiction expert discusses when it’s time to quit alcohol.
Dec 9, 2021
They call each birth a miracle. Fertility specialists make sure the miracle trains run on time. When to see a fertility specialist and why in this Medical Minute.
Dec 2, 2021
If you’re traveling for the holidays and an emergency happens, virtual health services offer the opportunity to see a doctor from Grandma’s living room – no matter what state you’re in.
Nov 23, 2021
Epilepsy, affecting some 3.5 million children and adults in the U.S., is a brain disorder characterized by recurring seizures. With a combination of the right medical care and a healthy lifestyle, most patients can effectively manage their epilepsy and enjoy a high quality of life.
Nov 17, 2021
It’s well known that smoking causes lung cancer. But a new study suggests you can lower―or even erase―the risk of dying from lung cancer associated with continuous smoking if you quit when you’re young.
