Apr 12, 2018
Many people accept deteriorating eyesight as an inevitable part of getting older, but blurry or distorted vision – such as when straight lines appear wavy – could be signs of age-related macular degeneration.
Apr 9, 2018
The flavor of an e-cigarette may affect more than a consumer's taste buds, according to Penn State researchers who say the chemicals that make up the different flavors also produce different levels of free radicals.
Apr 3, 2018
A Penn State College of Medicine MD/MPH student received his residency destination during the 2018 Match Day celebration. Tony Lin, who will be specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, was matched with Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Mar 26, 2018
Students from Penn State College of Medicine, Dickinson Law and Penn State University Park participated for the first time in the 2018 International Emory Global Health Case Competition held March 16 and 17 in Atlanta.
Elizabeth Krajan, a Master of Public Health candidate at Penn State College of Medicine, was awarded a Professional Master's Excellence Award by the The Graduate School of Penn State
Mar 14, 2018
When cost isn't an issue, women will choose more effective, long-term methods of contraception, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Mar 6, 2018
A student in Penn State College of Medicine's doctor of public health program wants to enhance the quality of life for women and girls living in Nepal through a program that improves feminine hygiene.
Feb 26, 2018
Most of Pennsylvania's high school and middle school students are tobacco-free, but the use of cigarettes and their digital counterpart, e-cigarettes, is still a cause for concern, according to Penn State researchers.
Jan 31, 2018
Doctors ask patients about smoking habits for the same reason they check weight, blood pressure, breathing and heart beat during a visit.
Jan 22, 2018
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., killing nearly half a-million Americans each year. Learn more about the dangers of tobacco and strategies for quitting, along with the rising popularity of vaping.