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When COVID hits home

When COVID-19 hits home: Understanding the fight with fear

A woman sits on the edge of a bed with chest pain, her hands placed over her chest.

The Medical Minute: Is it a panic attack or a heart attack?

A young boy sits by a window, wearing a surgical mask, with his face in his hands.

Medical Minute: Parent involvement can help stem COVID-related suicide attempts

A wintry scene shows bare trees and someone walking.

The Medical Minute: Understanding seasonal affective disorder

Several units of blood with labels are lined up in a metal tray.

The Medical Minute: How you can donate blood safely now

A row of vials show labels indicating they contain the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Medical Minute: How the body responds to the COVID-19 vaccine

A female medical staffer wearing scrubs, a mask, a face shield and a stethoscope wipes the left arm of a female patient, who faces away from the camera.

The Medical Minute: Debunking vaccine myths

Several small bottles labeled “COVID-19 vaccine” are side-by-side on a table.

The Medical Minute: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

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

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