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A variety of dried fruit mix spilled on a table

Eating dried fruit may be linked with better diet quality and health markers

Angie Evans wears a nametag and smiles at the camera.

National Diabetes Month shines spotlight on importance of education, support

Pictured from the knees down, people stand at a series of taped-off lines on a floor.

The Medical Minute: Overcoming pandemic fatigue

An overhead view of a table at which six people are seated. Their arms are stretched out over the table, some over their plates, others getting food. A wide range of bread, grains, fruits and other food is on the table.

The Medical Minute: Virtual gatherings may be best way to celebrate holidays

A close-up of an infant being cradled by a woman and drinking from a bottle held by the woman’s hand.

The Medical Minute: Choosing the right baby formula

A caregiver wearing a gown, mask, face shield and gloves, holds the hand of a female patient who is in a hospital bed. A monitor and window are among items in the background.

Safety, prevention priorities for Penn State Health as COVID pandemic continues

Two women in personal protective equipment, including gowns, masks, goggles, and gloves, stand alongside a vehicle, speaking to the driver, who’s not visible. One worker holds a swab.

The Medical Minute: The three types of COVID-19 tests

An illustration depicting a woman with a sad expression on her face. A shadowed figure stands behind her with its arm outstretched in front of her, with its index finger extended near her mouth.

The Medical Minute: Getting help following a sexual assault

Young girl dressed for Halloween in brown top hat and pumpkin shirt gets her black smiley-face cloth facemask fitted by her mother prior to trick-or-treating.

The Medical Minute: Separating trick-or-treat myths from facts

A woman sits on the floor, her arms resting on her knees. She looks out the window on a sunny day.

Zgierska, colleagues work to reduce stigma in addiction terminology

A female nurse administers medication at the bedside of a male patient in an Emergency Department room at Hershey Medical Center. A woman is seated in a chair nearby, looking on.

The Medical Minute: Planning ahead for a potential emergency department visit

Virologist Nick Buchkovich, seated at a lab bench, uses pipetting equipment. Additional lab equipment and various books and papers are also on the bench.

State funds next steps of College of Medicine COVID-19 vaccine development

Lion Shrine with mask

University leadership affirms commitment to health, safety as fall sports resume

A woman sits on a couch, while a man sits at her feet. Her left hand is holding his head; his right arm is resting on her legs. Both look down with a sullen look on their faces.

The Medical Minute: Preventing suicide during COVID-19

Dr. Zakiyah Kadry, wearing a hair net, surgical headgear, a face mask and a surgical gown, looks down at the operating table. Another staff member is near the camera, out of focus.

The Medical Minute: How COVID-19 has affected organ donation

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