Dec 22, 2016
New research suggests that women with stronger social connections while being treated for breast cancer may fare better than those who don't have that kind of support.
Dec 15, 2016
For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose.
Dec 8, 2016
Music may not seem as potent as a pill, but in many cases, it's just what the doctor ordered.
Nov 16, 2016
Allowing an infant to sleep in your bed or putting blankets or stuffed animals in their crib could be tragic mistakes, increasing their child's risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Nov 10, 2016
Whether you barely noticed the time change or are still feeling the effects of the end of Daylight Saving Time, you probably have your genes to blame.
Nov 3, 2016
Overdose of prescription pain killers may seem like a grown-up problem, but children are increasingly being hospitalized for opioid poisoning.
Oct 27, 2016
Digital media changes so quickly that the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its recommendations on media use and screen time for children just a year after issuing its previous guidelines.
Oct 13, 2016
Dr. Daleela Dodge is fascinated by the resilience of her patients. The breast surgeon at Penn State Breast Center has repeatedly seen how social networks, diet, exercise, a strong support system, mindfulness and therapy through music, art and writing can be an important part of recovery and remission from breast cancer.
Sep 15, 2016
What's the difference between an MRI and a CT scan? An X-ray and an ultrasound? Will it involve radiation that could harm the child in the long term? Penn State Health follows the principles set forth by the Image Gently Alliance, which works to improve safe and effective imaging of children worldwide.
Sep 7, 2016
The annual check-up of the past is undergoing a total transformation, so if you haven't had a wellness visit in a while, it might be time to check it out.
