The Medical Minute: Talking with your doctor
Wednesday, February 08, 2012There are a few simple things everyone can do to be better advocates for their own health. (more)
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Health
UHS offers practical advice for avoiding gastrointestinal illness
Thursday, February 16, 2012Spring is a busy time for Penn State students. Spring break and final exams all are quickly approaching. University Health Services (UHS) offers some practical tips for avoiding gastrointestinal illness during this busy time -- and how to avoid passing it on to others, too. (more)
The Medical Minute: Peripheral arterial disease
Wednesday, February 15, 2012Arteries carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. When the arteries in your legs become blocked, your legs do not receive enough blood or oxygen, leading to a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD). (more)
'Reducing Cancer in Our Community:' A free public forum
Wednesday, February 15, 2012Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, South Central Region, will host the eighth annual public forum, "Reducing Cancer in Our Community," on Saturday, March 10. (more)
Registration open for Safe Sitter class
Wednesday, February 15, 2012The Safe Sitter course, offered by the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program, will be held on Monday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at 30 Hope Drive in Hershey. (more)
Highmark offers healthy eating program at New Kensington campus
Wednesday, February 15, 2012Highmark Blue Shield, the administrator of Penn State's Health Care Plan, is offering a program on healthy eating at Penn State New Kensington. The six-week, lifestyle-improvement program, "Eat Well for Life I," is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., on consecutive Fridays, Feb. 17 through March 23, in the campus' Information Technology Center, room 31. The sessions discuss long-term weight management through good nutrition. Topics include easy meal planning tools, smart shopping strategies, and healthy cooking. The program is open to the public and free for Highmark members. The cost is $65 for non-members. For more information, contact Linda Tobin at 814-863-4606 or lpt@psu.edu via email. (more)
HealthWorks application deadline approaching
Monday, February 13, 2012Penn State students who are interested in promoting health among their peers can apply to participate in HealthWorks, a student peer education and outreach program within University Health Services (UHS). Membership applications will be accepted through March 2 for the 2012 - 2013 school year. (more)
Get your Zumba on: 'Zumbathon' to be held March 17
Wednesday, February 08, 2012The Hershey Company and Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital will hold a Zumbathon from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 17, at the Hershey Company Fitness Center at 14 East Chocolate Ave., in Hershey, Pa. The event will include a Zumba fitness workout, door prizes, basket raffles and more. (more)
Penn State Hershey researchers study effects of manganese on brain
Wednesday, February 08, 2012Penn State College of Medicine scientists are doing research that seeks to understand the effects of the metal manganese on brain functions. This research builds on the results of an earlier, smaller-scale study that looked at welders. (more)
Cancer institute researchers seek men for prostate study
Wednesday, February 08, 2012Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute researchers are trying to determine if selenium yeast and selenomethionine lower prostate-specific antigen levels and prevent other markers related to prostate cancer development in healthy individuals of different age groups. (more)