The Medical Minute: Quitting smoking sooner could save your life

It’s well known that smoking causes lung cancer. But a new study suggests you can lower―or…

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The Medical Minute: What you need to know about epilepsy

Epilepsy, affecting some 3.5 million children and adults in the U.S., is a brain disorder characterized…

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The Medical Minute: Take along a ‘doctor in your pocket’ with OnDemand app

If you’re traveling for the holidays and an emergency happens, virtual health services offer the opportunity…

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The Medical Minute: What a fertility specialist can do for you

They call each birth a miracle. Fertility specialists make sure the miracle trains run on time.…

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The Medical Minute: A healthy holiday includes giving gifts – and a good attitude

Giving and receiving aren’t just holiday traditions. They’re good for your brain, too. A Penn State…

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The Medical Minute: Health tips for a jolly old elf (a holiday survival guide for the rest of us)

It’s his biggest night of the year. But for all the gift giving and fun, stress…

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The Medical Minute: Ring in the New Year, rein in your drinking

People in the U.S. had a billion more drinks per month from February 2020 to November…

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The Medical Minute: Yes, the hospital needs your blood. And yes, it’s safe to give.

What does a blood shortage mean for patients? How did we get here? And why Type…

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The Medical Minute: Doing for others lifts your mood—and improves your health

Your community service can make all the difference for the people around you. But what does…

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The Medical Minute: What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

Already weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new…

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