Adult Health

Purchased - Photo of Sound Therapy

How sound therapy can be used to improve physical and mental health

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Primary Care Shortage

Limiting sodium intake may work as well as some hypertension drugs; here's how to cut back on salt

Reducing sodium in diets

Why it's so tough to reduce unnecessary medical care

Unnecessary Medical Care

Eating ultra-processed foods can have adverse health effects, but there are ways to cut back

Eating strawberries may lower the risk of dementia, study finds

Strawberries Cognitive Decline

New lung cancer screening guidelines advise 5 million more people to get annual scans

Lung Cancer Screenings

Few 988 callers with serious distress very likely to use the mental health crisis line again, according to new study

988 Suicide Lifeline

Eye drops sold at Target, CVS and Rite Aid may cause infections, FDA says

Eye Drops FDA Warning

Penn scientists predict cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat will spike as the planet warms

How strength training can stave off the physical decline that comes with aging

Strength Training

Pressing snooze on the alarm clock actually may help people wake up

Alarm Snooze Sleep Study

Fall allergies can last through November, but there are several ways to manage them

Why drinking soda is bad for your health – and how to quit

soda health effects

Experts define new syndrome linking cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and kidney issues

CKM Syndrome Heart Disease

Getting screened for colorectal cancer can save your life – and this survivor is quick to tell people

Kim Hall Jackson Cancer Screening

Loud sounds at movies and concerts can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to protect your ears

Concerts Hearing Loss

When you think about your health, don't forget your eyes

Eye Exam Glaucoma

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health

Body Odor Scent

Secondhand smoke can cause deadly health issues, but Pennsylvania casinos can still permit smoking

Pennsylvania Smoking Casinos

High blood pressure impacts one-third of adults, but most are not properly treated, WHO says

High Blood Pressure WHO

The Red Cross has a national blood shortage; here's where to donate in Philly

Blood shortage Red Cross

The shrinking number of primary care physicians is reaching a tipping point

Primary Care Doctor

Many popular cold medicines contain an ineffective ingredient; here's what to take instead

Staying up late may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Night Owl Diabetes

Baseball players' vision problems shine light on lingering concussion symptoms

Warning signs for cardiac arrest are different in men and women, study finds

Ambulance Cardiac Arrest

When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?

Heat Health Risks

Fruit and vegetable 'prescriptions' may boost heart health, study says

Produce Prescriptions Health

More adults than ever have been seeking ADHD medications – here's what could be driving the trend

Blue-light glasses may not prevent eye strain or improve sleep quality, study finds

Blue Light Glasses

Sleep deprivation harms the heart, and catching up on weekends may not help

Sleeping In Health

What is social jet lag? How sleeping in on weekends can negatively impact health

Cancer rates among people in their 30s have risen significantly, study finds

Cancer Young Adults

Menstrual discs are better for heavy periods than tampons or pads, study finds

Menstrual Products Study

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Weight Loss Drugs

GLP-1 drugs are great weight-loss tools. But they work best with lifestyle changes, experts say

Physical Therapy Exercises

Most people in physical therapy fail to complete their home exercises

Cooper Mobile Unit

Cooper Health's new mobile unit brings primary care to people with autism and other developmental...

Dark Showering Sleep

Can dark showering help you sleep better? Here's what the science says

measles exposure Philly airport

Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport

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How busy families can stay healthy throughout the school year

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