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.
Dr. Emmanuelle Williams, a gastroenterologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, is the February winner of Penn State College of Medicine's “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
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
A new, minimally invasive method for stabilizing broken ribs was developed at Penn State College of Medicine through the Center for Medical Innovation.
Feb 15, 2018
A recent graduate credits Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute's TL1 Translational Research Training Program for her success in translational science research.
Feb 9, 2018
GM-CSF, a protein that modifies the immune response to the flu, may also help reduce lung inflammation and improve survival during influenza, according to Penn State researchers.
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 25, 2018
Penn State College of Medicine's Office for a Respectful Learning Environment is honoring exceptional faculty members with a new monthly award program, “Exceptional Moments in Teaching.” The program's first winner is Dr. Karen Krok, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist.
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.
