Oct 25, 2017
New numbers from the National Center for Health Statistics show that rates of obesity have increased by at least 30 percent in both adults and children the past 15 years. Some doctors aren't surprised.
Oct 19, 2017
High blood pressure is often thought of as a grown-up problem, but nearly 1 in 30 children suffer from the condition. Unfortunately, many of those pediatric cases go undetected.
Oct 5, 2017
One out of every 25 children will develop scoliosis, or curvature of the spine. While some are babies or toddlers when diagnosed, most cases occur during the pre-teen years.
Oct 2, 2017
Penn State Health today welcomed the providers, staff and practice sites of Physicians' Alliance, LTD (PAL) to its growing health system.
Sep 28, 2017
Each year, the flu season is a bit of a guessing game. While much is left to chance, some things can be done to plan for and prevent influenza, which is responsible for thousands of deaths each year nationwide.
Sep 25, 2017
The Conquer Run, a competitive 5K run and fun walk through Hersheypark, raised more than $132,285 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children's Hospital and the fight against childhood cancer.
Sep 22, 2017
Dr. Thomas Y. Ma, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of New Mexico – Health Sciences Center (UNM-HSC), has been named chair of the Department of Medicine for Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Sep 20, 2017
More and more often, we see “gluten-free” food options on store shelves and restaurant menus. But what does “gluten-free” mean and why have such products become so popular?
Sep 13, 2017
Pennsylvania may not be located in tornado alley or the eye of most hurricanes, but its four seasons serve up plenty of weather threats. Here are some tips on how to prepare for them.
Sep 12, 2017
For the past year, the Department of Family and Community Medicine has implemented a version of a program called Reach Out and Read with great success. In the program, medical providers hand out free books at well-child appointments, which opens the door to discuss the importance of literacy with moms and dads. Reading to a child aids in brain development, social interactions and emotional health, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
