Gazette Health

Kidney stones are hard, solid deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, affecting millions of adults each year. These painful structures develop when urine becomes overly concentrated, allowing substances like calcium, oxalate, uric acid and cystine to crystallize. Over time, these tiny crystals bind together to create stones that range in size…

By ROY LOVE, D.C. Studies show that exercising with groups or participating in activity with groups has a more dynamic effect on your health than exercising alone. The diversity of the exercise that you do is also important from walking, to dancing, lifting weights with a group like boot camps, Zumba, pickle ball, to everyday…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently opened a new dermatology practice on Sandy Drive on Aug. 31, bringing all of its dermatology services together under one roof in a larger space designed to improve access to care and meet the growing needs of the community. The new 7,296-square-foot location is the home for Mount Nittany Health’s…

STATE COLLEGE — Handwashing is a simple practice that effectively prevents the spread of germs. The skin is covered in microorganisms, but it might surprise you that some of these microbes benefit our overall health. The skin as an ecosystem The skin is the largest organ and hosts a vast array of microorganisms. This ecosystem…

Penn Highlands Healthcare has entered a system-wide partnership with Doximity to equip its clinical teams with new digital health tools — Doximity Dialer, Doximity Ask and Doximity Scribe — designed to streamline clinical workflows, simplify patient communication and enhance administrative efficiency. The rollout reflects Penn Highlands Healthcare’s continued commitment to leveraging innovative technology that supports…

BOALSBURG — Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Centre County will host “When Someone You Love Has Dementia,” a one-day educational conference for family caregivers, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Calvary Harvest Fields, 150 Harvest Fields Dr, Boalsburg. This program is sponsored by Mount Nittany Medical Center. The in-person program…

For decades, colonoscopies were considered a milestone for the 50-and-over crowd. However, groups like the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force officially lowered the recommended screening age for average-risk adults from 50 down to 45. The driver behind this shift is clear — colorectal cancer rates have been steadily climbing among…

The start of a new school year brings a buzz of activity but, beneath the excitement, many children carry a quiet uncertainty. Whether adjusting to new teachers, making new friends or meeting higher academic expectations, “back-to-school butterflies” are common. Recognizing the difference between typical school jitters and deeper emotional struggles can help you provide the…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health and the state Dept. of Health recently confirmed two positive measles tests that may have exposed others at Mount Nittany Health facilities. Potential exposure locations and times include: Mount Nittany Health Toftrees, 164 Greenview Dr., State College on Friday, July 31, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Mount Nittany Medical Center…

Finding a lump beneath your skin can be concerning, but not every lump is a sign of cancer. It may be a lipoma, a benign growth made up of fat cells that develops just beneath the skin. Lipomas are one of the most common types of soft tissue tumors, affecting about 1 in every 1,000…