Nov 22, 2022
Can’t … keep … eyes … open. Too ... much ... turkey … A Penn State Health pharmacologist weighs in on tryptophan – is it a myth or the reason you’re sleeping at the dinner table?
Nov 17, 2022
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner rooms are special areas set aside for victims of sexual assault so that they can bypass the triage area of the public Emergency Department and get the care they need in the most comfortable atmosphere possible. Two Penn State Health nurses trained in treating victims share what patients can expect.
Nov 14, 2022
Penn State Health Obstetrics and Gynecology has opened a new clinic at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. It will be staffed by physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives.
Nov 9, 2022
Cases of respiratory illnesses – particularly RSV – are on the rise. A Penn State Health Children’s Hospital infectious disease physician explains why, and what you can do.
We’ve been hearing a lot about RSV -- or respiratory syncytial virus -- lately. While cases are reported every year, an early influx of cases -- and of hospitalizations, including among children -- is adding to concern this year. We find out what parents need to know from Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, and Dr. Duane Williams, a pediatric critical care physician -- both of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Nov 2, 2022
With temptations at every turn, how can you stay healthy through to the new year? Here are some tips to enjoying the flavors of the season with minimal guilt.
Oct 26, 2022
That thing prickling the hair on the back of your neck? Could it actually be good for you? A Penn State Health psychologist talks about whether there’s such a thing as a good scare.
Oct 20, 2022
It’s not your mom’s mammogram. Take a look inside a 3-D exam room in this week’s Medical Minute.
Oct 18, 2022
A vaccine that could protect against new variants of SARS-CoV-2 and also potentially protect against other coronaviruses is one step closer to reality thanks to College of Medicine researchers.
Oct 13, 2022
If your back hurts, it could be because you’ve been sitting for too long. Here are five things you can do to feel better.
