Nearly half of adults habitually snore when they sleep. For some, it’s not a problem. For others, it may affect the quality of their bed partner’s rest. It can also be associated with sleep apnea.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: The causes and complications of snoring
People with cancer are more than four times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Click to view article: Suicide risk more than quadruples for people with cancer
This year at Penn State Health Life Lion EMS, the pitter-patter of little feet became a thundering herd.
Click to view article: Baby boom rattles through Life Lion EMS
Clinicians, researchers and administrators with Penn State Health at Penn State College of Medicine have united to fight the opioid crisis. Their weapons are evidence-based clinical treatment, research and education, and they are aiming at every phase of the problem - from pre-addiction through treatment and recovery.
Click to view article: Penn State mounts broad attack on opioid addiction in Pennsylvania
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition is urging women to make a New Year’s resolution to talk with their health care providers.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Screenings, vaccine prevent cervical cancer
Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of “alcohol use disorder” or AUD. Would you know how to recognize AUD in a family member or friend? Would you know what to do if you suspect someone has AUD?
Click to view article: Ask Us Anything About… Alcohol Use Disorder
In a pink, motorized toy car adapted especially for her, Elyse Brown can finally keep up with her two active older brothers.
Click to view article: Physical therapists and high school students team up for Go Baby Go! program
More than 80 nurses from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center plan to administer flu shots at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 5 to 12 in Harrisburg.
Click to view article: Penn State Health staff offers free flu shots at Pennsylvania Farm Show
For many people, the winter months bring a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder, which is characterized by symptoms such as daily feelings of sadness or depression, lack of energy, problems with sleeping, moodiness, changes in appetite and loss of interest in usual activities.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Easy treatments can help lift winter blues
Hepatitis C is a good news, bad news kind of disease. The bad news is that many with the liver-attacking virus may not even know it. The good news is that once discovered, doctors can effectively treat and even remove it.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Screening for Hepatitis C can reduce chance of liver disease
