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The Medical Minute: Myths, realities of birth defects
January 24, 2024
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The Medical Minute: Even one drink can be too many
December 21, 2023
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Penn State Health launches stroke health equity initiative
December 14, 2023
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Welcome to Penn State Health’s annual flu shot drive-through clinic
December 14, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Health care gifts for the holidays
December 13, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Five home remedies can soothe your sore throat
December 07, 2023
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Hershey Medical Center recognized for exceptional maternity care
December 05, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Keep safety top of mind this hunting season
November 29, 2023
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Penn State Health St. Joseph offers new treatment for acid reflux
November 09, 2023
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NIH diversity grant to fund student’s 3D bioprinting research
November 08, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Need health care and don’t speak the language?
November 02, 2023
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A GPS for your mind
November 01, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Halloween edition
October 25, 2023
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CBD and CBG may promote bone fracture healing, manage pain
October 24, 2023
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Penn State Health and College of Medicine showcase achievements
October 16, 2023
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Females less likely to heal from ACL injuries than males
October 13, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Do you know your risks for breast cancer?
October 11, 2023
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Hershey Medical Center recognized for exceptional patient safety
October 11, 2023
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Van Scoy named director of Penn State CTSI’s KL2 training program
October 03, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Myths, realities of birth defects
January 24, 2024
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The Medical Minute: Even one drink can be too many
December 21, 2023
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Penn State Health launches stroke health equity initiative
December 14, 2023
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Welcome to Penn State Health’s annual flu shot drive-through clinic
December 14, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Health care gifts for the holidays
December 13, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Five home remedies can soothe your sore throat
December 07, 2023
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Hershey Medical Center recognized for exceptional maternity care
December 05, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Keep safety top of mind this hunting season
November 29, 2023
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![Alzheimer’s disease slowly erases memories and cognitive abilities, upending families ― and it’s incurable. But there are steps you can take to slow and prevent it, says a Penn State Health expert.](https://sc-api-stage.psu.edu/s3/files/styles/4_3_1000w/public/2023/11/alzheimers_1200.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=I_LcTu_2)
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Penn State Health St. Joseph offers new treatment for acid reflux
November 09, 2023
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NIH diversity grant to fund student’s 3D bioprinting research
November 08, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Need health care and don’t speak the language?
November 02, 2023
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A GPS for your mind
November 01, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Halloween edition
October 25, 2023
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CBD and CBG may promote bone fracture healing, manage pain
October 24, 2023
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Penn State Health and College of Medicine showcase achievements
October 16, 2023
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Females less likely to heal from ACL injuries than males
October 13, 2023
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The Medical Minute: Do you know your risks for breast cancer?
October 11, 2023
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Hershey Medical Center recognized for exceptional patient safety
October 11, 2023
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Van Scoy named director of Penn State CTSI’s KL2 training program
October 03, 2023
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