Aug 26, 2021
Just as the moves to protect students by keeping them at home required them to weather some detrimental effects, their return this fall carries new risks. Two Penn State Health doctors discuss how you can keep your kids safe this fall.
Aug 18, 2021
Lactation consultants can help new moms anticipate and overcome nearly any hurdle to breastfeed their babies comfortably.
Aug 11, 2021
No one is prepared for a medical emergency, but when the unexpected happens, there are things you can do – especially if you’re a bystander – that could make a bad situation better.
Aug 4, 2021
The best way for smokers to reduce their risk of developing lung cancer is to stop smoking. But there’s another important effort that can save their lives: getting screened.
Jul 28, 2021
It’s no secret that people everywhere packed on pandemic pounds since February 2020. A Penn State Health dietitian offers three tips to lose the weight sanely and permanently.
Jul 21, 2021
When your skin gets dry and warm and you can’t sweat, it’s likely a medical emergency. Learn how to identify the signs of serious heat-related illnesses, and how to prevent them, from emergency medicine physician Dr. Eleanor Dunham in this week’s Medical Minute.
Jul 14, 2021
News of a rapidly spreading delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is unsettling. The best protection? The vaccine.
Jul 7, 2021
To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.
Jul 1, 2021
When physiological responses to trauma linger long after the event has passed, it’s called post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking help are essential to recovery.
Jun 23, 2021
Research suggests that changes in lifestyle may affect the risk for dementia. Dr. Chen Zhao discusses how changes such as increased physical activity could reduce the risk for dementia.
