Stress Gray Hair

Why we turn gray

Scientists say they've discovered the way stress alters hair color

Cooper becomes world's first hospital to use new virtual reality system for stroke patients

Cooper Virtual Reality

Children's Health

Sixers' Matisse Thybulle supports Abington teen in dire need of bone marrow transplant

Juwan Adams Thybulle

Quit smoking at least 4 weeks before surgery, WHO advises

Quit smoking before surgery

Sunscreen chemicals absorb into the bloodstream and stay there for days, FDA study finds

Sunscreen chemicals absorb bloodstream

New medication may be an alternative to surgery for some women with fibroids

Heavy Bleeding Menstrual Pad

Does Tylenol cause cancer? California considers declaring acetaminophen a carcinogen

Tylenol Acetaminophen Cancer Carcinogen

Alternative Medicine

Marijuana adversely affects the potency of heart medications, doctors say

Heart medication and marijuana use don't mix, new study says

CDC confirms first U.S. case of potentially deadly new coronavirus

Coronavirus washington

Here's how to protect yourself during a vertigo episode

Vertigo related to migraine

The causes of epilepsy are not always clear, but there are ways to treat and prevent it

Understanding epilepsy

Most parents think teenagers spend too much time gaming – but not their own kids

Teen Video Game habits

Children's Health

Baby Trend recalls defective strollers bought from Target, Amazon

Stroller Baby Trend

Since the Industrial Revolution, 'normal' body temperature has changed

Average Body Temp Decreases

Children's Health

USDA proposes plan to simplify school lunches — but is it healthy?

USDA simplifies lunch menu unhealthy

Why teen depression rates are rising faster for girls than boys

Teen Depression Rates

Self-care looks different when you're chronically ill

Self-care Chronic Pain

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