Oct 23, 2019
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing almost half a million people every year. In this interview, learn more about the dangers of tobacco and strategies to quit smoking.
The John T. Repke, MD, FACOG Lectureship in Maternal Fetal Medicine was presented for the first time in October 2019.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or on a time-restricted schedule, intermittent fasting is the new trend in weight loss. But does it work?
Oct 22, 2019
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will require practitioners to issue electronic prescriptions for controlled substances starting Oct. 24.
Oct 17, 2019
Adapting features of the electronic medical record system used by doctors in caring for their patients may improve efforts to prevent antibiotic drug resistance, according to Penn State research.
Oct 16, 2019
For women who suffer the devastation of an infant loss during pregnancy, emotions can run the gamut. They may feel guilty, angry or even relieved. No matter the feeling, expressing those emotions plays a big role in adapting to life after such a tragic event.
Pediatric patients and their families at Penn State Health Children's Hospital enjoyed a Halloween party, complete with costumes, games and crafts.
It’s well known that exercise is good for preventing and treating many forms of heart disease, but less commonly known are the benefits of physical activity for people living with and beyond cancer. A new initiative called Moving Through Cancer -- led by Kathryn Schmitz, professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, and an international team of health practitioners and researchers -- is hoping to change that.
Oct 15, 2019
One hundred percent of all patients who receive a heart transplant at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center survive for at least one year post-surgery, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
Penn State Health and Geisinger announced today the signing of a letter of intent to transfer ownership of Holy Spirit Health System to Penn State Health.
