In the early 1990s, autism awareness kicked into high gear, and Pennsylvania responded by developing programs and services to meet the needs of newly diagnosed children. Now, those children have become young adults, and the medical community faces its next…

By A\'ndrea Elyse Messer UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Seizures and migraines have always been considered separate physiological events in the brain, but now a team of engineers and neuroscientists looking at the brain from a physics viewpoint discovered a link…

By Victoria M. Indivero UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The impact vitamin A has on newborns is virtually unknown, but Penn State nutrition researchers have published two papers that may provide a framework for future investigations of the vitamin and neonatal…

From Little League players injuring their elbow ligaments to soccer and basketball players tearing their ACLs, sports injuries related to overuse are becoming more common in younger athletes. Dr. Matthew Silvis, medical director for primary care sports medicine at Penn…

Penn State College of Medicine has received a nearly $500,000 Type 1 Diabetes Targeted Research Award from the National Institutes of Health. The application was one of only two selected to receive funding. The purpose of the grant is to…

By Jennifer Abassi HERSHEY, Pa. -- Both agave nectar and a placebo were more effective than no treatment for young children\'s cough symptoms, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. The findings suggest that a placebo could help…

Phoenix, AZ -- Consumers and businesses are being warned to be aware of phony bills for newspaper and magazine subscription renewals. Consumers around the state have recently received mailers claiming to be renewal notices or invoices for publications to which…

PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer has issued an Executive Order to create the Governor’s Council on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. Comprised of leading experts in health and human services, public safety, emergency and military affairs, education and more, the…

Parents and caregivers Urged to put safety first Phoenix - In recent years, Arizona has become a slightly safer place for child passengers, thanks in large part to the Booster Seat law that was passed two years ago. There’s still…

Professor of biobehavioral health and nutritional sciences conducts study on nuts and the body\'s response to stress in those with diabetes UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Eating pistachios may reduce your body\'s response to the stresses of everyday life, according to…

Sunscreen and sunglasses top the list of summertime must-haves for most people. But just as skin can burn on an overcast or chilly day, eyes can sustain damage anytime you’re outdoors without sunglasses. Although it’s fashionable to slip on a…

When winter gets so cold for so long — as it has this year — it can be tempting to look for creative ways to heat things up. Whether that means bringing kerosene heaters indoors, grilling dinner on a camp…