Dec 15, 2017
Back pain affects eight out of 10 people and is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. Dr. Mark Knaub, an orthopedic surgeon at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, talks about what you can do if you experience back pain and how to prevent it in the first place.
Dec 13, 2017
Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it's important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season look beyond the flashing lights and cool noises to make sure they are safe.
Dec 5, 2017
Several important health issues loom large for men, including heart disease – the leading cause of death – and other conditions such as stroke, accidental injury and depression.
Nov 16, 2017
About 100 million Americans suffer with chronic pain, which is also the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Dr. Michael Sather talks about the causes -- and some innovative treatment options.
With rifle deer season around the corner in Pennsylvania, thousands of hunters – of all ages – are preparing to head into the woods. Falls from tree stands continue to be a common hunting accident, yet can sometimes be overlooked – for example, when hunting safety courses focus on firearms.
Nov 1, 2017
Hunters with risk factors for heart disease might worry more about having a heart attack while enjoying their sport than being hit by a stray bullet.
Oct 30, 2017
Lancaster County residents will have greater access to Penn State Health services and providers when a new primary and specialty care center opens along Noll Drive just northwest of Lancaster city.
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.
