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.
Dec 13, 2017
Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it's important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season look beyond the flashing lights and cool noises to make sure they are safe.
Dec 6, 2017
Although many songs insist the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, it can be the worst for families grieving the loss of a child.
Nov 30, 2017
Mass shootings such as the one in Las Vegas earlier this fall have highlighted the need for bystanders to learn first aid techniques to stop bleeding.
Nov 16, 2017
With rifle deer season around the corner in Pennsylvania, thousands of hunters – of all ages – are preparing to head into the woods. Falls from tree stands continue to be a common hunting accident, yet can sometimes be overlooked – for example, when hunting safety courses focus on firearms.
Nov 8, 2017
Holding the title of household chef or Thanksgiving host doesn't bring automatic food safety knowledge – especially when transforming a several-pound piece of poultry into the centerpiece of mouthwatering meal.
Nov 1, 2017
Hunters with risk factors for heart disease might worry more about having a heart attack while enjoying their sport than being hit by a stray bullet.
Oct 25, 2017
New numbers from the National Center for Health Statistics show that rates of obesity have increased by at least 30 percent in both adults and children the past 15 years. Some doctors aren't surprised.
