Jan 21, 2016
Most people know that high blood pressure and cholesterol are risk factors for heart disease. But what they often don't think about is starting prevention in childhood.
Jan 7, 2016
As healthy resolutions fill gyms and outdoor paths, two sports medicine doctors at Penn State Hershey Medical Center remind those who work out to do it safely – whether exercising […]
Dec 17, 2015
Chocolate cupcakes made with black beans. Tuna salad mixed without mayo. Mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes.
Dec 10, 2015
With food everywhere you look, difficult relatives and pressure to create perfect memories, the holidays can be a tough time for those who struggle with eating disorders.
Dec 3, 2015
Parkinson's disease isn't the kind of affliction that will kill most people. Instead, it creeps up slowly and progressively destroys the quality of life of those who develop it.
Oct 28, 2015
When facing a cancer diagnosis, it can be challenging to keep one's spirits up. For women, the side effects that treatment may have on their physical appearance can make it […]
Oct 21, 2015
The American Cancer Society’s new breast cancer screening guidelines could cause many women to wonder when they should have their first mammogram.
Oct 14, 2015
For most, pregnancy is a joyful time of anticipation of the arrival of a child. Unfortunately for some, the arrival is of painful loss.
Oct 8, 2015
Hershey bars, Snickers and Reese's may be trick-or-treat night staples, but for children who have food allergies, these type of treats can be dangerous.
Oct 1, 2015
A less-common form of bariatric surgery can help the heaviest patients reach an ideal weight, but it's not for everyone.