Disorders

President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea — here's what to know about the disorder

Taking Vitamin D and fish oil can help lower older adults risk of autoimmune disease, study finds

Vitamin D fish oil supplements

New Penn Nerve Center assembles interdisciplinary team to treat challenging disorders

Penn Nerve Center

Children's Health

Millions of American children may have a little known visual-spatial learning disorder, medical experts say

non-verbal learning disorders

Children's Health

Premature infants are at greatest risk for developing cerebral palsy

Premature infants are at greatest risk for cerebral palsy

6 tips for coping with social anxiety

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SMart Center helps children with selective mutism find their voice

Carroll - Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum SMart Center Selective Mutism

Everything you need to know about ADHD

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Here's the scoop on misophonia — the disorder that makes people sensitive to certain sounds

misophonia sound sensitivity

Tori and Nick Foles tackling disorder that causes constant dizziness

Sleep trackers actually may make you sleep worse, study finds

Sleep Stock Photo

Extreme videogaming will soon be labeled a mental illness

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Alcohol consumption is rising among all Americans, but most staggering for seniors

Penn Medicine researcher highlights health dangers of ending DACA

Special lights for Ben Franklin Bridge will highlight causes and events

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South Jersey man to be featured on TLC show 'Two in A Million'

Kenny Krips

CDC: Women of child-bearing age shouldn't drink alcohol unless using contraception

Loud chewing drive you crazy? You're the one with the problem

South Jersey 'superheroes' raise awareness, funds for boy's bone disorder

AJ's Avengers

Psilocybin Cancer Depression

For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief

Philadelphia Addiction Crisis

Fatal overdoses are falling, but 4 in 10 Philly residents believe the addiction crisis is worsening

Tampons Philly Schools

Free period products to be available to Philly school district students

mamava lactation

App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings

Purdue Pharma settlement

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement will pay $200 million to Pa. and $125 million to N.J.

Travis Barker Running

Celebrity-led running clubs are trendy — and hold the power to spark a new health movement

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