In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents with obesity has more than tripled since 1970. Today, approximately one in five school-aged children (ages 6 to 19) is obese.

The popular Hershey Bike Share is now available at a new location in downtown Hershey. A bike station is located on East Chocolate Avenue, in addition to the eight existing locations on or near the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus.

Patients’ perceptions of the hospital they’re being treated in may be improved by the type of artwork hanging in hospital rooms, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

A little preparation and an understanding of safety can go a long way to avoid potential pitfalls that come with enjoying camping and hiking.

When Dr. Thomas Ma first assumed the role of chair of the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, he wasted no time making changes.

Surgeons at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center recently performed their 500th heart transplant. For almost 35 years, the Medical Center has been the only heart transplant center in southcentral Pennsylvania.

Kombucha (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) can help restore the body’s natural microbiome and improve overall health, but it’s important to make informed choices about kombucha sources and consumption.