Nov 1, 2017
Kohl's has awarded $200,000 to Penn State PRO Wellness to engage families and facilitate programs focused on healthy eating and physical activity in six school districts across Lebanon County.
Oct 31, 2017
An event at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center gave many people “paws.”
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.
According to a group of Penn State researchers, the best way for children to benefit from both the positive and negative themes they see in movies is through coviewing, or watching and discussing the film with a parent or other adult.
Spirit Halloween hosted a Halloween party recently for patients and their families at Penn State Health Children's Hospital, featuring costumes, decorations, games and crafts.
Oct 19, 2017
High blood pressure is often thought of as a grown-up problem, but nearly 1 in 30 children suffer from the condition. Unfortunately, many of those pediatric cases go undetected.
Oct 18, 2017
A rare cancer in patients with breast implants may be on the rise, but not all patients and physicians may be aware of the risks associated with the procedure, according to a group of Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Oct 17, 2017
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will host a community Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Penn State Health is leading creation of a new system to ensure people in south central Pennsylvania with opioid use disorder receive the treatment they need.
Oct 12, 2017
Advancement of genomic research and expanded use of genetic testing has raised ethical questions and concerns. Learn more in this interview with Jennifer B. McCormick, associate professor of humanities at Penn State College of Medicine.