Nov 28, 2018
Youth winter sports are underway, and with a recent increase in national attention on the possible dangers of head trauma for athletes, it is important for coaches, parents and players to recognize symptoms of a concussion and also help lessen their likelihood of occurring.
Nov 20, 2018
Dr. Dennis Gingrich, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a family physician with Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine, has been named to the American Academy of Family Physicians board of directors.
Nov 14, 2018
While this season is usually associated with the flu vaccine, adults, especially those who are older than 50, should also consider getting a vaccine for shingles.
Nov 7, 2018
Doctors now regularly prescribe drugs that reverse the effects of opioids in tandem with high-dose prescriptions of the painkillers.
It may be tempting for parents or coaches to urge young children to specialize in one sport early on to help maximize their chance at making it to the big leagues, but that might not be the best path to success.
Oct 24, 2018
As researchers learn that more health conditions have genetic links, knowing your personal and family health history becomes more important than ever.
Oct 5, 2018
The Summer 2018 edition of Sports Medicine for the Primary Care provider was recently published. Articles in this edition include "Sleep for Health and Recovery, "Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction," "Imaging Pearls" and "Research in Brief," a look at a recently presented study.
Sep 13, 2018
Each day in the United States, 123 people take their own lives. For each of those deaths, at least 25 more people attempt suicide. The statistics from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention support Dr. Ahmad Hameed’s opinion that suicide has become a public health crisis.
Jul 18, 2018
A little preparation and an understanding of safety can go a long way to avoid potential pitfalls that come with enjoying camping and hiking.
Jul 17, 2018
A number of Penn State College of Medicine researchers recently received grants.