Cynthia London Organ Donation

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Greater diversity among organ donors increases chances of finding a match

Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end

Consumer Epidemics Smoking

America is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors − but their path to immigration is getting harder

U.S. Doctors Immigration

Men should feel empowered by changing views on masculinity — not fearful

Shifting Masculinity Views

People who live near airports get worse sleep — and may not realize it

Airplane Noise Sleep

As childhood vaccine exemptions rise, expect an increase in preventable diseases, CHOP expert says

Childhood Vaccine Exemptions

Drug overdose deaths decline in Philly for first time in 5 years

Philly Drug Overdoses

Breast cancer deaths have been dropping for decades, but racial disparities persist

Breast Cancer Disparities

Exercise helps reduce the risk of disease, and it doesn't matter when you work out

weekend warrior exercise

Here's how to maintain healthy smartphone habits

Healthy Smartphone Habits

Children's Health

50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes

Tommy John Pitcher

Girard College students stranded – but safe – in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Girard Asheville Helene

A Chester County student's financial hardships inspired him to start a nonprofit that gives out hygiene kits

Daniel Kwon Plover International

Two more Philly schools will get CHOP mental health services for students with anxiety, depression and other disorders

CHOP Philly Schools

One-third of Americans don't get enough iron; here's how much you need — and foods that contain it

Iron Deficiency

Airplane Noise Sleep

People who live near airports get worse sleep — and may not realize it

coffee caffeine heart health

Drinking coffee or tea each day may boost your heart health

Limited - IBX Recipe - Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin-Stuffed French Toast

U.S. Doctors Immigration

America is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors − but their path to immigration is getting...

Carroll - Independence Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross expands member options for faster access to behavioral health services, to...

Consumer Epidemics Smoking

Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end

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