Adult Health

Running with a stroller? Here's how it affects your form — and risk of injury

Fast action from bystanders can improve cardiac arrest survival. Many don't know what to do

Adults with acne are at higher risk of eating disorders

Eating ultra-processed foods may lead to an early death; here's how to reduce them in your diet

Spring allergies are at their worst; here's how to manage symptoms

Spring Allergy Tips

Technology use may help ward off cognitive decline — not expedite it

Pornography may be commonplace, but research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

One-third of Americans report excessive sleepiness — and the issue deserves greater attention, experts say

sleepiness health risks

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep – here's why screens alone aren't the main culprit

Sleep Social Media

Sen. Fetterman urges Trump not to abandon plan for Medicare, Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs

Intermittent fasting three days a week outperforms traditional dieting in weight-loss study

intermittent fasting

Hysterectomies are common surgeries, but myths about their impact persist

Hysterectomy Menopause Myths

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Insomnia Sleep Tips

Temple Health's new cancer clinic streamlines treatment for people from underserved communities

Temple Cancer Clinic

Eating more fruit and dairy products may reduce the risk of tinnitus

tinnitus diet study

End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think

For people with dementia, dancing is a way to boost their well-being

Alzheimer's Dance Benefits

Cooper Health forum examines how to motivate men to live healthier

Cooper Men's Health

Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

Woman on Scale

Wealth and education may play key roles in determining heart health

Heart Health Wealth

Poorly-run meetings leave workers with 'hangovers' that sap their productivity, study shows

Meeting hangovers

Menopause symptoms begin for most women in their 30s, study shows

Traumatic brain injuries may one day be treated with a nasal spray

Why athletes like Victor Wembanyama sometimes get blood clots — a condition most common in older adults

In Kensington, integrated medical care can have a 'huge' impact on HIV transmission

Kensington HIV Clinic

'Smart pajamas' can detect sleep disorder symptoms, researchers say

More Americans are working past 65, and most say it has a positive effect on their health

Older Americans Work

On Super Bowl Sunday, fans are at higher risk of cardiac events, car crashes and other traumatic injuries

Nearly half of adults mistakenly believe benefits of daily aspirin outweigh risks

aspirin heart attacks

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller, first new class in decades

non-opioid medication fda

Children whose parents divorce are more likely to have strokes as adults

Divorce stroke risk

Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses

Weight Loss Drugs

Brief bursts of physical activity can boost brain performance; here are some exercises to reap those benefits

exercise cognition

Even 1 alcoholic drink a day elevates your cancer risk – a neuroscientist explains the surgeon general's report

Safe Alcohol Amount

Can medical schools funnel more doctors into the primary care pipeline?

Primary Care Med Schools

Cancer deaths continue to drop in the U.S., but cases are rising in women

Cancer deaths 2025

Drinking coffee only in the morning may lower your risk of heart disease

Coffee Heart Disease

Insomnia drugs improve sleep, but they also may stop a process that helps prevent dementia

sleep ambien alzheimers

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