Mar 7, 2018
The bacteria in your gut do more than simply help digest your food. The microorganisms living in your digestive tract can also influence your overall health.
Mar 1, 2018
Most people know doctors recommend a colonoscopy at age 50 to screen for colorectal cancers. What they might not realize is that earlier screening may be necessary if they have a family history of colorectal cancer or other diseases.
Feb 21, 2018
Many women may write off fatigue, body aches and even nausea as the result of stress, or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest. What they might not realize is that those subtle symptoms could indicate something much more distressing: heart disease or the possibility of a heart attack.
Feb 14, 2018
When you strap on skis or lace up skates, it's important to remember that you have not trained like an Olympian, and that an ounce of prevention can help avoid the pain of injuries later.
Feb 8, 2018
Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk of developing physical and emotional difficulties once their treatment is complete. That's why it's important to connect them with follow-up care and resources.
Jan 31, 2018
Doctors ask patients about smoking habits for the same reason they check weight, blood pressure, breathing and heart beat during a visit.
Jan 24, 2018
When the weather is cold and the nights are long, new parents can be tempted to put extra blankets in a crib or bring their infant into bed with them. Both practices can lead to death for children under a year old, who do not have the ability to protect their airway and prevent their own suffocation.
Jan 18, 2018
With many people staring down New Year's resolutions related to losing weight, some may be wondering if surgical weight loss is right for them.
Jan 10, 2018
As healthy resolutions fill gyms and outdoor paths, two sports medicine doctors at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center remind those who work out to do it safely – whether exercising indoors or out.
Jan 3, 2018
Donating blood is a tangible way to help people who are struggling with serious health conditions, yet many people may not think about it or make time for it.
