The Medical Minute: April fools vs. April facts

This time of year, you have to be on your toes. April 1, 2024Penn State Health…

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The Medical Minute: Vitamin supplements versus a balanced diet? No contest

Global consumers spent more than $177 billion dollars on dietary supplements in 2023, with at least…

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The Medical Minute: Help your children experience the solar eclipse while protecting their vision

Credit: Getty Images | Pitris Call it destiny that Starr Schroeder grew up fascinated with astronomy.…

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The Medical Minute: Colon cancer rates higher in rural areas

For health care professionals, it’s maddening. March 14, 2024Penn State Health News The technology needed to…

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The Medical Minute: The journey to relieve endometriosis pain

Some women spend as much as a month of every year in so much pain they…

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The Medical Minute: Heart, mind – a profound connection

It’s a vicious cycle and a common one. February 28, 2024Penn State Health News When dealing…

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The Medical Minute: Sinus headache? Maybe not.

You may want to sit down while reading this. A common perception is about to be…

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The Medical Minute: Hernia – the common, treatable condition no one is talking about

While an impending storm will trigger cautionary news reports about the risk of a heart attack…

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The Medical Minute: Tooth trouble linked to heart trouble

Dr. Christopher Kosenske prepares to extract a tooth from Betsy Torres Ortiz at the dental clinic…

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The Medical Minute: Hearing impairment can lead to depression, isolation, dementia

If you’ve ever found yourself repeating parts of a conversation for an older person or walking…

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