Adult Health

Shellfish_shrimp_allergies

Nearly 20 percent of U.S. adults believe they have a food allergy – but only 10 percent do

6 free 30-day health challenges to help you reach your 2019 goals

health challenge

Penn Medicine survey helps people create goals for reducing cancer risk

Dry January is the perfect way to kick off 2019 on a healthy note

alcohol-pexels

Pedialyte finally launches product made for treating hangovers

pedialyte

Looking back, these were some of the most shocking medical cases of 2018

xray unsplash

Yes, the 'meat sweats' are a science-backed phenomenon

meat pexels

Marijuana use may impact genetic makeup of sperm

Sperm_Stained

New data from the CDC suggests U.S. adults are only getting shorter and heavier

weight pexels

Jefferson identifies treatment for under-diagnosed cause of severe chest pain

Stock_Carroll - Philadelphia University Jefferson

Is aluminum antiperspirant linked to breast cancer?

12042018_PiperWai_jar

Citing convenience, millennials opting for urgent care over primary care

Millennials_urgent_care_primary_care

Cosmetic surgery varies by region – but does Philly have a 'look'?

Carroll - Plastic Surgery

How to stay healthy during the holidays

12102018_chicken_dinner

How deodorant became a daily essential

12102018_arms_up_woman_unsplash

AIDS treatment has progressed, but without a vaccine, suffering still abounds

Drug overdoses and suicide driving decline in U.S. life expectancy

11292018_opioids_Flickr

With FDA's imminent crackdown on e-cigarettes, manufacturers already playing defense

teen-vaping-epidemic-pexels

This 'healthier' Halloween candy option is not worth your time – and 'troubles'

sugar-free-halloween-candy-pexels

Zika publicity has faded, but the health threat remains real

Why do haunted houses thrill some people but scare others?

Carroll_Stock - Eastern State Penitentiary

Temple professor urges more employers to hire people with autism

Tom_Edwards_Temple

Millennials are now vaping vitamins — here's why that's kind of pointless

vaping-vitamins-trend-pexels

New Jersey man dies of rare brain-eating bacteria after trip to Texas

Fabrizio Stabile

Critical procedure available for more stroke victims

09132018_brain_surgery_NIH

Excessive sleepiness during the day could be a warning sign of Alzheimer's

Sleep Stock Photo

Gonorrhea resists all but one antibiotic – and that may not last much longer

sex_unsplash

Surprise! There are tiny tunnels running through your head

tiny_tunnels_human_brain

Lack of sleep could be as risky for your heart as smoking

Woman sleeping in bed

The Monthly Migraine: My 'migraine' piercing

08212018_monthly_migraine

Children's Health

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is on the rise

08132018_hand-foot-mouth_disease_CDC

previous Page 23 of 25 next

Limited - IBX - Richard Snyder

IBX executive Dr. Richard Snyder earns national and regional leadership honors

E-bike helmets safety

E-bikes are causing more brain injuries. Wearing the right helmet can make a big difference,...

For many men, mental health recovery is not a straight path forward

Roxborough Acute Rehab

Roxborough Memorial Hospital's inpatient rehabilitation: A beacon of excellence

fruit flies trap

Summer is peak time for fruit — and for fruit flies

Catnip Deet Mosquitoes

Catnip lotion is as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, study says

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved