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Standard features of contemporary hearing aids

The current generation of digital hearing aids boasts remarkable features. In the past, manufacturers would typically reserve the most advanced functions for their premium products. However, today, most brands integrate a variety of these features across all models of their aids. One of the most prevalent innovations is recharging capability. Previously exclusive to higher-end models, now all hearing aids offer the option of being rechargeable or battery-operated. Recently, custom in-the-ear models have also become available with this rechargeable feature, which was formerly limited to ...

Your colon matters more than you think

When most people think about their health, their colon is not usually top of mind. However, colon health plays a major role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about why taking care of your colon ...

Mount Nittany Health named a World’s Best Hospital for sixth consecutive year by Newsweek

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is proud to announce that, for the sixth year in a row, Mount Nittany Medical Center has been named one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek. Created in 2019, the World’s Best Hospitals series includes data on more than 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries. In addition to this distinction, Mount Nittany Medical Center was also recognized as a Leader in Patient Experience, highlighting the organization’s ongoing commitment to patient-centered care. Mount Nittany Medical Center is one of 26 hospitals in Pennsylvania and 416 hospitals ...

Clearing up common concerns about colonoscopies

If there is one medical procedure that tends to make people uneasy, it is colonoscopy. For many individuals, the anxiety starts long before the appointment itself. The good news is that colonoscopies are routine, safe and often much easier than people expect. Understanding what really happens ...

How speech therapy helps stroke survivors learn to communicate again

Many people refer to a stroke as the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke occurs when there’s an interruption or issue with blood flow to part of the brain. This life-threatening event is most commonly due to a blocked artery, but could also be the result of bleeding in the ...