Adult Health

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

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

Concerts Hearing Loss

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

Kim Hall Jackson Cancer Screening

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

Body Odor Scent

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

Eye Exam Glaucoma

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

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

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

Primary Care Doctor

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

Kombucha may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels, study finds

Kombucha Health Benefits

Men historically have drank themselves to death more often than women – but that is changing, study finds

Alcohol Deaths Women

Extreme heat and air pollution doubles risk of a fatal heart attack, study finds

Heat Waves and Poor Air Quality

Meat allergies caused by lone star ticks have increased dramatically, CDC finds

Tick AGS Meat Allergy

Smart tattoos could be the next wearable health technology

Smart Tattoos

Children's Health

Watching too much TV as a child boosts risk of high blood pressure, obesity and other health conditions, study finds

Screen Time Health Risks

People are eating borax to help reduce inflammation — here's why that's dangerous

Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young

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Hepatitis B Medication

New drug is a potential cure for the chronic hepatitis B, scientists say

Psychosis College Students

Most college students with psychosis do not get the help they need, study finds

Sleep study

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

Obesity Work Week

Could a four-day work week help reduce obesity rates? It's a question America may want to consider

colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

Sunburn Sunscreen 1980s

As a child of the '80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer

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