Eating disorders are “complex medical and psychiatric conditions that patients don’t choose and parents don’t cause.” Two Penn State Health experts describe the conditions and what you can do about them.
Endometriosis can take seven to 10 years to diagnose definitively. But patients don’t have to wait to begin treatment.
Half of all men aged 50 have an enlarged prostate. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for this common condition.
Fire and ice can both cause injury. Two Penn State Health doctors weigh in on the best ways to treat frostbite and heat burns.
It’s not all about the cholesterol when it comes to heart health. A Penn State Health thoracic surgeon tells you all you need to know about A1C.
Know your numbers? A Penn State Health cardiologist says a lipid panel can help you stave off a heart attack.
Pain in your breast means you better get a mammogram, right? Not always, says a Penn State Health radiologist, who sounds off on when it’s best to get your screening in this week’s Medical Minute.
‘Tis the season for heart attacks shoveling snow – but don’t forget about hernias. A Penn State Health doctor discusses the ailment and when you should seek help.
The medical emergency suffered by Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills underscores the importance of speed when responding to cardiac arrest. Two Penn State Health physicians offer guidance.
Last minute gift idea: Take a deep breath. Let it go. Repeat. A Penn State Health psychiatrist offers a remedy for holiday stress.
Gift they’ll love. Check. Festive paper. Check. Is it safe? Two Penn State Health Children’s Hospital experts help make sure your holiday gift is hazard-free.
Can’t … keep … eyes … open. Too ... much ... turkey … A Penn State Health pharmacologist weighs in on tryptophan – is it a myth or the reason you’re sleeping at the dinner table?
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner rooms are special areas set aside for victims of sexual assault so that they can bypass the triage area of the public Emergency Department and get the care they need in the most comfortable atmosphere possible. Two Penn State Health nurses trained in treating victims share what patients can expect.
Cases of respiratory illnesses – particularly RSV – are on the rise. A Penn State Health Children’s Hospital infectious disease physician explains why, and what you can do.
With temptations at every turn, how can you stay healthy through to the new year? Here are some tips to enjoying the flavors of the season with minimal guilt.
That thing prickling the hair on the back of your neck? Could it actually be good for you? A Penn State Health psychologist talks about whether there’s such a thing as a good scare.
It’s not your mom’s mammogram. Take a look inside a 3-D exam room in this week’s Medical Minute.
If your back hurts, it could be because you’ve been sitting for too long. Here are five things you can do to feel better.
Was it something you ate? A Penn State Health expert talks about food-borne illnesses – the symptoms and when you should seek help.
Away from home? Don’t have time to visit the doctor’s office? Virtual health might be right for you.
It isn’t a result of smoking, obesity or heredity. This vascular illness affects even young athletes, and it’s often misdiagnosed. Two Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute surgeons discuss thoracic outlet syndrome.
Obesity affects one in five children in the U.S., and it can take serious tolls on physical and mental health. A Penn State Health expert talks about how to help your child without feeding negative perceptions.
Can one apple every 24 hours really put medical experts out of business? To lose weight, do you have to hurt? Are the giggles really a cure-all? Find out in the Medical Minute back-to-school quiz.
When is the best time to take your child to see the eye doctor? How can you protect their vision during their formative years? A Penn State Health ophthalmologist dots the Is for you.
Call them “little pinches” or “the thing that gets you a cool Bugs Bunny Band-Aid,” childhood vaccines offer big rewards. A Penn State Health pediatrician offers advice for new parents.
Do leaves of three make you itchy? A Penn State Health dermatologist talks about poison ivy – how to avoid it and how to treat the rash.
Pickleball is surging in popularity. Does the sport also offer health benefits? A Penn State Health exercise physiologist and a couple passionate pickleballers pop the top on a jar’s worth of thoughts.
The dominant COVID-19 viral variant in the U.S. seems to hold the key to get through former immunities. A Penn State Health infectious disease physician discusses BA.5 and how you can protect yourself.
As temperatures soar this summer, the risk of heat-related illness does, too. Recognizing the symptoms of this preventable illness and getting swift treatment are critically important.
Like the coronavirus pandemic, misinformation about monkeypox is mounting along with the number of cases. A Penn State Health infectious disease doctor cuts through the white noise in this week’s Medical Minute.
Parents watching their kids grow up are thrilled to see first words and first steps. But any delays should be taken seriously, according to two Penn State Health experts.
What’s the right amount of sunscreen to use? What’s the right SPF? Should everybody use it? A Penn State Health dermatologist helps you beat the burn in this week’s Medical Minute.
For the last – and littlest – segment of the population yet to receive it, the COVID-19 vaccine is federally approved and available for all people 6 months of age and older. A Penn State Health pediatric infectious disease physician explains why it’s safe and answers questions.
Dad’s tool kit often has everything you need for fixing a car, sharpening the mower and growing up. A Penn State Health child psychiatrist offers a checklist for new dads and old pros looking to take stock – in this week’s Medical Minute.
Cancer cases and deaths are expected to double in Africa during the next two decades, according to findings from a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Aortic dissections are among the most dire repercussions of unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking. But a Penn State Health cardiac surgeon says a new treatment can improve the outlook for some patients.
How do you speak to your child about the unspeakable ― another shooting at a U.S. school? A Penn State Health Children’s Hospital psychiatrist offers six steps in this week’s Medical Minute.
A nationwide shortage of baby formula has many parents anxious. Pediatricians with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital share the dos and don’ts of navigating the shortage safely.
You can’t feel carotid stenosis, but the blockage of an artery in your neck can cause a stroke. Remedies include drugs, surgery and a new minimally invasive procedure called TCAR.
A child who’d been struck by a car was in serious danger. Luckily, a police officer had been trained in Stop the Bleed. How a 90-minute course can save lives in this week’s Medical Minute.
While planning for an overseas adventure, it’s important to include a few key preventative measures to help keep you healthy during your travels, like getting the appropriate shots and packing the right medications.
The warning signs of head and neck cancer can be easy to miss. But according to a Penn State Health physician, prevention is possible.
In May, students across the state will take their mandated Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams, and for many the ritual tests more than their academic knowledge. How you can help your child cope with stress in this week’s Medical Minute.
A growing number of mothers in the U.S. are having perfectly healthy babies in safe environments but minus what was once considered a key ingredient – the doctor. A Penn State Health midwife talks about how more mothers are turning to midwives to help manage labor.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use has been on the rise ― and so is alcohol-associated liver disease. Two Penn State Health doctors discuss what alcohol does to the liver and when it’s time for a transplant in this week’s Medical Minute.
A sibling may feel worried about their brother or sister, especially if they look ill or are confined to a hospital bed, or they may think they did something to cause the illness. A Penn State Health Child Life specialist talks about how you can help your child when their brother or sister is sick.
More than half of people with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of legal blindness in the U.S., yet fewer than half of patients with diabetes get their annual screenings.
Endometriosis, an inflammatory condition affecting 10% of women, causes severe pelvic pain and other complications. There’s no way to prevent it, but treatments are available to help manage the pain.
While over-the-counter tests for colon cancer provide results that can prevent a life-threatening illness, it’s better to think of them more as the sidekick to the real hero: colonoscopy. A Penn State Health physician discusses why it’s still the gold standard and why now it’s a must for a younger demographic.
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