Newswise News from Penn State Health Latest news from Penn State Health on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise Newswise News from Penn State Health 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif The Medical Minute: What Works ─ and What Doesn't ─ to Prevent Norovirus /articles/the-medical-minute-what-works-and-what-doesn-t-to-prevent-norovirus/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-what-works-and-what-doesn-t-to-prevent-norovirus/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:00:32 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Pulling Back the Curtain on Infertility /articles/the-medical-minute-pulling-back-the-curtain-on-infertility/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-pulling-back-the-curtain-on-infertility/?sc=rsin Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:50:07 EST 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. Penn State Health Revolutionizing Environmental Research: First Daphnia Histology Reference Atlas Published /articles/revolutionizing-environmental-research-first-daphnia-histology-reference-atlas-published/?sc=rsin /articles/revolutionizing-environmental-research-first-daphnia-histology-reference-atlas-published/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:25:22 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Shingles and Its Shot: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy /articles/the-medical-minute-shingles-and-its-shot-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-healthy/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-shingles-and-its-shot-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-healthy/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:45:55 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Getting to the Heart of Heartburn─What to Know, How to Treat It /articles/the-medical-minute-getting-to-the-heart-of-heartburn-what-to-know-how-to-treat-it/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-getting-to-the-heart-of-heartburn-what-to-know-how-to-treat-it/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:10:19 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: 10 Health Tips for Parents During Cold and Flu Season /articles/the-medical-minute-ten-health-tips-for-parents-during-cold-and-flu-season/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-ten-health-tips-for-parents-during-cold-and-flu-season/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:15:01 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Return to Play After Injury -- What Athletes and Families Should Know /articles/the-medical-minute-return-to-play-after-injury-what-athletes-and-families-should-know/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-return-to-play-after-injury-what-athletes-and-families-should-know/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:05:28 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Exercise Gain Without Pain. Well, Maybe Some Soreness /articles/the-medical-minute-exercise-gain-without-pain-well-maybe-some-soreness/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-exercise-gain-without-pain-well-maybe-some-soreness/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:05:42 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Genetics play big role in ovarian cancer /articles/the-medical-minute-genetics-play-big-role-in-ovarian-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-genetics-play-big-role-in-ovarian-cancer/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:05:20 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: School lunches, the healthy way /articles/the-medical-minute-school-lunches-the-healthy-way/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-school-lunches-the-healthy-way/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:05:35 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Helping moms, babies with breastfeeding takes families, communities /articles/the-medical-minute-helping-moms-babies-with-breastfeeding-takes-families-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-helping-moms-babies-with-breastfeeding-takes-families-communities/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:05:36 EST During Black Breastfeeding Week, two Penn State Health experts discuss the benefits of nursing and why some mothers choose not to. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Leaving the nest for college ― transition for students, parents /articles/the-medical-minute-leaving-the-nest-for-college-transition-for-students-parents/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-leaving-the-nest-for-college-transition-for-students-parents/?sc=rsin Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:05:04 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Back to school health tips for parents /articles/the-medical-minute-back-to-school-health-tips-for-parents/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-back-to-school-health-tips-for-parents/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:05:57 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: The truth about diabetes /articles/the-medical-minute-the-truth-about-diabetes/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-the-truth-about-diabetes/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:05:26 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Understanding AFib and how to treat it /articles/the-medical-minute-understanding-afib-and-how-to-treat-it/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-understanding-afib-and-how-to-treat-it/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:05:10 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely /articles/the-medical-minute-why-experts-are-watching-the-h5n1-bird-flu-so-closely/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-why-experts-are-watching-the-h5n1-bird-flu-so-closely/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:05:50 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: What to know about Ozempic and weight loss drugs /articles/the-medical-minute-what-to-know-about-ozempic-and-weight-loss-drugs/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-what-to-know-about-ozempic-and-weight-loss-drugs/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:05:22 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Open water safety 101 /articles/the-medical-minute-open-water-safety-101/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-open-water-safety-101/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:05:06 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: What to know about skin cancer /articles/the-medical-minute-what-to-know-about-skin-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-what-to-know-about-skin-cancer/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:05:16 EST 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. Penn State Health The Medical Minute: Why does my head hurt? What can I do about it? /articles/the-medical-minute-why-does-my-head-hurt-what-can-i-do-about-it/?sc=rsin /articles/the-medical-minute-why-does-my-head-hurt-what-can-i-do-about-it/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:05:14 EST Everybody has them. A Penn State Health expert with nearly 50 years of experience talks about the best way to treat headaches. Penn State Health