June 3, 2021

Coping with Social Anxiety as COVID-19 Restrictions Are Lifted

Restrictions being lifted can be anxiety inducing and stressful and having the tools to cope with these feelings can help socialization feel more accessible and comfortable.

May 11, 2021

Summer Safety Guide 2021: What’s Safe and What’s Not in the ‘New Normal’?

With COVID-19 still prevalent, it’s important to understand what summer activities are safe—whether you are vaccinated or not.  

April 14, 2021

A Lost Dementia Patient Finds Her Way Back Home

Medical students were faced with the difficulties of reuniting a dementia patient with their family.

April 6, 2021

No, Your Exercise Bike is Not Giving You a UTI

It is possible to break the cycle of recurring UTIs and yeast infections, whether they are from exercise or not.

March 16, 2021

How Working From Home Has Affected Our Bodies

You're not alone in back, neck, or wrist pains after working from home. We talked with an expert on ways to alleviate these discomforts.

March 2, 2021

Receiving Pennsylvania’s First Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement Saved My Life

Facing heart failure, Brian Martin made a life-saving decision to get heart valve replacement after reflecting on the final words of his late father.

February 18, 2021

How to Get Your Smell and Taste Back After COVID-19

The social media videos on eating strange combinations of food to get your sense of taste back may not be as crazy as they seem.

February 16, 2021

Sleeping Soundly: Is There Really a Surgery to Stop Your Snoring?

Loud snoring is just a nuisance for some. But for others, it could pose some serious health issues.

February 9, 2021

The Top Nine Reasons Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine

Family medicine physician Dr. John J. Russell shares why he was personally motivated to get vaccinated and how he tolerated the first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

February 1, 2021

Breathe Easier: The Ins and Outs of Lung Nodules

Are you at high risk of lung issues? Screenings and preventative care are easier than ever to help keep patients informed.

January 25, 2021

Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Cause Bell’s Palsy? Experts Say No.

Facial paralysis and sensitivity are alarming symptoms of Bell's palsy, but full recovery is possible, especially when treated at the right time.