Gene Discovery Could Aid ALS Treatment Mice bred to carry a gene variant found in one third of ALS patients have a faster disease progression and die sooner than mice with the standard genetic model of the disease, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Read More

Early Detection Is Biggest Challenge November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, named for one the deadliest cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 46,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States this year and more than 39,000 Read More

Ragweed, Spores & Bugs Breed Fall Allergies If you find yourself sneezing and rubbing your eyes as you air out your home, turn on the heat for the first time or head outside to rake leaves, you’re not alone. Although many think of seasonal allergies as something that surges Read More

Overuse Injuries More Common in Youths 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 Read More

Enterovirus Expected to Fade into Winter Late every summer and into every fall, enteroviruses bring a host of unpleasant ailments.This year, Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) has been making headlines for its potentially severe symptoms in children, causing some alarm among parents. The Read More

Easy Steps Can Lead to Infants’ Safe Sleep The number of infants who die each year from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has decreased in recent decades as awareness of safe sleeping habits has increased. Yet each year, babies still die from sudden, unexplained causes. Read More