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OK, peanut butter sandwiches and veggies are good…but when it comes to school lunches, when can you give in to burgers and pizza? A Penn State Health pediatrician weighs in.

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During Black Breastfeeding Week, two Penn State Health experts discuss the benefits of nursing and why some mothers choose not to.

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Saying good-bye to a child headed out on their own for the first time can be loaded with tears. But you can make the transition less painful for everyone. A Penn State Health expert discusses how to make the college drop-off healthy and rewarding.

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School is right around the corner. Are you and your child ready for the new year? A Penn State Health expert offers a rundown of everything you need to keep your child healthy for 2024-2025.

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Type 1? Type 2? Do you have to take injections for the rest of your life? A Penn State Health expert discusses diabetes and how there are more options than ever to beat it.

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By itself, AFib isn’t life-threatening, but it can lead to life-threatening consequences. A Penn State Health expert discusses why that flutter in your chest is important and new treatments that are available.

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Word of bird flu infections is raising concerns among epidemiologists. A Penn State Health expert discusses recent developments with H5N1 and why scientists are watching it closely.

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Weight-loss drugs are all over the news these days. A Penn State Health expert helps separate fact from fiction and determine what’s the safest alterative for the people who need them.

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At the beach or on a boat, there are extra safety considerations to keep in mind when it comes to open, natural bodies of water — like oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds. Two Penn State Health experts offer advice in this Medical Minute.

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Skin cancer is common, but the good news is – it’s preventable, treatable and in many cases, curable. A Penn State Health expert discusses how to protect yourself and when you should see a doctor.

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Everybody has them. A Penn State Health expert with nearly 50 years of experience talks about the best way to treat headaches.

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You might never know they’re there. But brain aneurysms can turn into ticking time bombs medical science is still attempting to understand. A Penn State Health expert discusses the unsure world of cerebral aneurysms.

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A person’s experiences with trauma can have serious effects on their health later in life. A Penn State Health expert discusses how health care is paying more attention and how you can help.

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Learning a simple acronym could help you save a life. A Penn State Health expert explains why “time is brain.”

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Looking to get started down the road to physical fitness but don’t know the best route? A Penn State Health expert offers a GPS for everything you’ll need.

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Supervised exercise therapy allows a Wyomissing woman with peripheral artery disease to dance again. She and a Penn State Health expert talk about why exercise is a game changer.

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‘Tis the season of April trickery. Five Penn State health experts help you separate what’s real and what’s myth.

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It’s a celestial anomaly that happens only once in a blue moon. A Penn State Health expert talks about the safest ways for you to witness the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

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The use of vitamin supplements is on the rise in the U.S. But do they do any good? A Penn State Health expert talks about the benefits and pitfalls.

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Technology to stop or prevent colon cancer keeps improving. Still, incident rates remain more stubborn in rural areas than urban centers. The dean of Penn State College of Medicine talks about the barriers.