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Newswise: The Medical Minute: Measles Makes a Comeback. Your Questions Answered
Released: 5-Mar-2025 7:45 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Measles Makes a Comeback. Your Questions Answered
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Measles cases are rising in the U.S., with Pennsylvania reporting its first case this year. A Penn State Health pediatric infectious disease physician answers your questions about the highly contagious virus and why vaccination remains the best defense.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Ear Infections and Kids: Top Tips for Parents
Released: 19-Feb-2025 9:05 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Ear Infections and Kids: Top Tips for Parents
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A Penn State Health otolaryngologist shares what to know about ear infections and other ear, nose and throat problems in children.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Can You Have a Heart Attack and Not Know It?
Released: 5-Feb-2025 8:15 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Can You Have a Heart Attack and Not Know It?
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Not all heart attacks have telltale symptoms like chest pain. A Penn State Health cardiologist shares signs of a silent heart attack and tips to protect your heart.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: What Works ─ and What Doesn’t ─ to Prevent Norovirus
Released: 29-Jan-2025 9:00 PM EST
The Medical Minute: What Works ─ and What Doesn’t ─ to Prevent Norovirus
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Norovirus, often called the stomach flu, is spreading rapidly in the U.S. A Penn State Health infectious diseases specialist explains why—and why hand sanitizer isn’t effective against it.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Pulling Back the Curtain on Infertility
Released: 10-Jan-2025 5:50 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Pulling Back the Curtain on Infertility
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For decades, people struggling with infertility had to add social stigma to problems. A Penn State Health doctor discusses the causes and treatments of infertility and how attitudes have shifted.

Newswise: Revolutionizing Environmental Research: First Daphnia Histology Reference Atlas Published
Released: 9-Jan-2025 7:25 PM EST
Revolutionizing Environmental Research: First Daphnia Histology Reference Atlas Published
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A unique web-based resource of Daphnia, a sentinel species for environmental pollution, commonly used to help us detect and understand the potential toxic effects of chemicals in the environment, has just been established by Penn State researchers.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Shingles and Its Shot: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy
Released: 5-Dec-2024 7:45 AM EST
The Medical Minute: Shingles and Its Shot: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy
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The same virus that causes chickenpox can also reemerge as shingles, causing a painful string of rashes. A Penn State Health family medicine physician discusses the symptoms and why he recommends the shingles vaccine for adults 50 and older and adults with weakened immune systems.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Getting to the Heart of Heartburn─What to Know, How to Treat It
Released: 6-Nov-2024 5:10 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Getting to the Heart of Heartburn─What to Know, How to Treat It
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One in five Americans suffers from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medications and now a minimally invasive procedure called the LINX Reflux Management System.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: 10 Health Tips for Parents During Cold and Flu Season
Released: 30-Oct-2024 8:15 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: 10 Health Tips for Parents During Cold and Flu Season
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As the cold weather approaches, it’s important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Return to Play After Injury -- What Athletes and Families Should Know
Released: 25-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Return to Play After Injury -- What Athletes and Families Should Know
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Concussions, meniscus tears and ankle sprains can happen to any athlete. But not every athlete has an army of sports medicine experts behind them. Four Penn State Health experts discuss common sports injuries among athletes and what you can do to prevent them.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Exercise Gain Without Pain. Well, Maybe Some Soreness
Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Exercise Gain Without Pain. Well, Maybe Some Soreness
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Ow, ow, ow. A little soreness after a workout is normal. But how much is – ow – too much? A Penn State Health expert weighs in.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Genetics play big role in ovarian cancer
Released: 11-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Genetics play big role in ovarian cancer
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Doctors can help prevent ovarian cancer, but historically the cost of preventative surgery has been menopause. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s worth it, and how medical technology is catching up with this insidious disease.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: School lunches, the healthy way
Released: 5-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: School lunches, the healthy way
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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.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Helping moms, babies with breastfeeding takes families, communities
Released: 28-Aug-2024 7:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Helping moms, babies with breastfeeding takes families, communities
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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.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Leaving the nest for college ― transition for students, parents
Released: 22-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Leaving the nest for college ― transition for students, parents
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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.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Back to school health tips for parents
Released: 14-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Back to school health tips for parents
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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.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: The truth about diabetes
Released: 7-Aug-2024 6:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: The truth about diabetes
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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.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Understanding AFib and how to treat it
Released: 31-Jul-2024 7:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Understanding AFib and how to treat 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.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely
Released: 17-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely
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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.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: What to know about Ozempic and weight loss drugs
Released: 10-Jul-2024 11:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: What to know about Ozempic and weight loss drugs
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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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