Organs

Aging study

The aging process isn't linear, but it accelerates at age 50, new study shows

Christmas light show, Dickens Village will return to Wanamaker Building

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Greater diversity among organ donors increases the possibility that people on waiting lists find good matches

Cynthia London Organ Donation

Alzheimer's risk increases with rise in this 'hidden' body fat, researchers find

visceral fat alzheimer's

Children's Health

Hundreds of U.S. children with COVID-19 have developed inflammatory syndrome, researchers find

Inflammatory syndrome in children

Born without a uterus, Philly-area woman births milestone baby thanks to transplant at Penn Medicine

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Here's how to become a registered organ donor

Ten defining health care achievements of the 2010s, from artificial intelligence to immunotherapy

Affordable Care Act Obama 2010s

Stem cells could regenerate organs – but only if the body won't reject them

Scientists discover new organ that senses sharpness and pressure

Scientists discover organ that senses mechanical pain

Alternative Medicine

A friendly reminder that you can't actually detox your liver

liver detox cleanse

Philly organ donation hub sets two national life-saving records in 2018

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Penn researchers create placenta-on-a-chip to study preterm birth

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Dry January Wine

Dry January isn't just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking

Health Benefits Couples

Strong relationships provide the willpower needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle

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Why intentions may work better than New Year’s resolutions

Steps Better Health Naps

As a health writer, here are five steps I took in 2025 that improved my life

med school trend

Medical school enrollment surpasses 100,000 for first time as application numbers rebound

Not happy with how you look in photos? There's a psychological explanation

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