Mar 15, 2018
Nearly half of adolescents aren't receiving a pair of vaccines to prevent a virus many of them will get.
Mar 1, 2018
Most people know doctors recommend a colonoscopy at age 50 to screen for colorectal cancers. What they might not realize is that earlier screening may be necessary if they have a family history of colorectal cancer or other diseases.
Feb 26, 2018
Most of Pennsylvania's high school and middle school students are tobacco-free, but the use of cigarettes and their digital counterpart, e-cigarettes, is still a cause for concern, according to Penn State researchers.
Feb 21, 2018
The American Cancer Society has awarded a grant to study bladder cancer development to David DeGraff, assistant professor of pathology, surgery and biochemistry and molecular biology, and a member of Penn State Cancer Institute.
Feb 19, 2018
Penn State Health Children's Hospital held a THON reveal party on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.
Feb 18, 2018
Dr. Craig Hillemeier issued the following message upon the conclusion of THON 2018.
Feb 13, 2018
This coming weekend, a year's worth of effort by some 16,500 student volunteers at Penn State will culminate in a 46-hour dance marathon to help children fight cancer.
Jan 31, 2018
Doctors ask patients about smoking habits for the same reason they check weight, blood pressure, breathing and heart beat during a visit.
Jan 29, 2018
A recent Penn State College of Medicine physician's study review suggests that shorter courses of radiation are preferable to longer ones for older patients receiving treatment for slow-growing skin cancers.
Jan 22, 2018
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., killing nearly half a-million Americans each year. Learn more about the dangers of tobacco and strategies for quitting, along with the rising popularity of vaping.
