Apr 11, 2024
A new class of drugs, called GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, are approved for use in diabetes and for weight loss. Researchers have found that they might help with other conditions too, like cardiovascular disease and addiction.
Findings by researchers form Penn State College of Medicine underscore the need to identify insomnia early in childhood and intervene with treatment that's age-appropriate.
Apr 9, 2024
Two graduate students at Penn State College of Medicine have received the prestigious Penn State Alumni Association Dissertation Award.
Mar 13, 2024
Penn State College of Medicine received a five-year, $20 million federal grant to investigate the harmful effects of alternative tobacco products.
Jan 31, 2024
Left unchecked, hearing loss can lead to lead to social isolation and depression – two conditions proven to hasten dementia. A Penn State Health expert sounds off on what you can do about it.
Jan 18, 2024
Penn State Health’s first Community Benefit Report highlights efforts to improve public health in Central Pennsylvania.
Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Anthony Kales, founding chair of Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, passed away in Florida on Dec. 18, 2023.
Nov 8, 2023
You want to talk with someone about some nagging thoughts or worrisome behaviors. But who? And how do you find them? A Penn State Health mental health expert provides a guide for counseling newbies.
Sep 26, 2023
Penn State College of Medicine researchers said they conducted a “first-of-its-kind study,” revealing how various demographic factors intersect to affect a person’s risk of having suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Aug 25, 2023
Pennsylvania State Police cadets tested their ability to respond to people having a mental health crisis during a training program presented by the Penn State Health Clinical Simulation Center.
