Location: Penn State Health

A man is seated, resting his arm on a table as a medical professional in rubber gloves uses a piece of gauze on his arm. A tourniquet is around his arm just above the elbow. Various vials and equipment are in the foreground, out of focus.

The Medical Minute: From needle to vial, how blood work works

Jul 18, 2019

Blood tests can diagnose disease, determine organ function and help your doctor see how well treatments are working. Here’s why they sometimes require so many samples – and why you can’t eat ahead of time.

Fluorescent images of ovarian cancer cells

Targeting a key protein may keep ovarian cancer cells from spreading

Jul 11, 2019

Preventing a protein from doing its job may keep a certain type of ovarian cancer cell from growing and dividing uncontrollably in the lab, according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine.

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The Medical Minute: Anxious? Cut down on caffeine

Jul 10, 2019

Caffeine can boost energy, improve alertness and produce a general feeling of well-being – when used in moderation. Go past the sweet spot though, and that same elixir can cause insomnia, jitteriness and feelings of nervousness.

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Children’s Hospital donates 60 bike helmets to Lebanon school students

Jul 10, 2019

Dozens of children in the Lebanon School District will benefit from a donation of 60 bike helmets from Penn State Health Children's Hospital. The helmets were given to children in need at each of the district’s five elementary schools.

A young child sits at a table with a bowl and a spoon.

Unusual eating behaviors may be a new diagnostic indicator for autism

Jul 8, 2019

Atypical eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism, according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine.

Two children hold sparklers in their hands.

The Medical Minute: Safe practices around fireworks

Jul 2, 2019

In 2014, the most recent year for which data was available, U.S. hospital emergency departments saw an estimated 10,500 people for fireworks-related injuries, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Penn State Health providers share tips on how to prevent such injuries.

Meghan Culpepper, wearing sunglasses and a Penn State Health T-shirt, joins a group of women all in the same workout position staring at something to the left of the frame.

‘The best me I can be’: Thrive Fit Fest reaches hundreds, helps Culpepper on road to fitness

Jun 27, 2019

On June 22, fitness and wellness companies demonstrated fitness technology and the latest workout routines on three different stages at the Capital City Airport in New Cumberland, Pa., and offered free health and wellness screenings.

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The Medical Minute: Don’t make your own sunscreen

Jun 27, 2019

While some do-it-yourselfers make their own sunscreen to avoid chemicals used to make those found at stores, a surgical oncologist and skin cancer specialist at Penn State Health says that's a bad idea.

The Penn State College of Medicine Crescent facade is seen at 500 University Drive in Hershey, PA, framed by grass below and a blue sky with clouds above. In front of the building to the right, two flagpoles can be seen displaying the American and Pennsylvania flags.

College of Medicine announces collaboration for medical marijuana research

Jun 21, 2019

Penn State College of Medicine and PA Options for Wellness will work together to investigate the potential benefits and risks of using marijuana extracts to treat a variety of health issues.

Cody Wills, wearing a helmet and sunglasses, rides his hand cycle, lying on his back, his fists grip handles that that push the bike forward on three wheels.

Spinal trauma patient views injury as just another steep hill to climb

Jun 20, 2019

Needing to use a wheelchair due to spine trauma hasn't stopped Cody Wills from competing in a number of sports, including an adaptive triathlon sponsored by Penn State Health.

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