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Wistar Institute opens HIV research center in hopes of finding a cure — as federal government ends vaccine studies

HIV Wistar Institute

Illness

Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds

Exercise colon cancer

Depression

Clinical depression among older teens doubled in recent years, analysis finds

Teen Depression Rate

Parenting

Only 1 in 4 mothers report having 'excellent' mental health – a sharp decline from 2016

Mental health mothers

Addiction

Teens who drink alcohol with their parents' permission consume more as young adults, new research shows

Teens Alcohol Family

Men's Health

New ways to test for prostate cancer are being developed to help with early detection

new prostate cancer tests

Healthy Eating

Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows

Calorie Counts Menus

Mental Health

Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows

Cyberbullying Trauma

Adult Health

Men are twice as likely to die of broken heart syndrome as women

Broken Heart Syndrome

Senior Health

Hearing aids can be a tool for combating loneliness among seniors

Hearing Aids Loneliness

Addiction

More teens are using nicotine pouches – a tobacco product touted as a smoking alternative

Nicotine Pouches Teens

Mental Health

As the U.S. faces a physician shortage, 1 in 10 doctors say they are burned out

Doctor Burnout

Adult Health

Adults with acne are at higher risk of eating disorders

Acne Eating Disorders

Children's Health

COVID-19 puts kids at increased risk of kidney, heart and gut problems

Long Covid Kids

Healthy Eating

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

Ultra-processed foods

Prevention

Measles misinformation is on the rise — and Americans are hearing it, survey finds

Measles Misinformation Survey

Education

For the first time in nearly a decade, Philly school district's enrollment was higher than the previous year

Philadelphia enrollment increase

Children's Health

Why are autism rates rising? The CDC released its conclusions – and RFK Jr. immediately disputed them

Autism Rates RFK

Men's Health

Prostate cancer therapy being tested at Main Line Health may 'open up the door' to new treatments for advanced cancers

Prostate Cancer Main Line

Adult Health

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

Technology Cognitive Decline

Illness

Gonorrhea is on the verge of being impossible to treat, but a new antibiotic may alter that course

Gonorrhea Antibiotic Treatment

Women's Health

Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say

Maternal Deaths U.S.

Mental Health

Could AI replace your therapist? New research suggests the technology could play a role in mental health care

ai therapy.jpg

Mental Health

Laughing gas appears to reduce depression, but researchers don't totally understand why

laughing gas dentist

Health News

As much as 26% of medical imaging is unnecessary — and contributing to climate change, study finds

Climate Change Medical Imaging

Senior Health

Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20% in older adults, study shows

Shingles Vaccine Dementia

Health News

More than 50 local researchers sign letter protesting Trump administration for 'gutting' science

Trump open letter

Senior Health

A subtle loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Smell Tests Alzheimer's

Health News

People who suffer from 'broken heart syndrome' are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital

broken heart syndrome

Prevention

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

tinnitus diet study

Men's Health

There's no one-size-fits-all way to adopt a healthy lifestyle — and understanding this is key to success

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Mental Health

For teens, strong friendships outweigh impact of social media on mental health

Teens Social Media

Adult Health

Wealth and education may play key roles in determining heart health

Heart Health Wealth

Prevention

More than 1 in 3 Americans live in homes with guns, which often are stored in unlocked places

Gun Lock Devices

Education

Penn freezes hiring to brace for 'severe' impact of cuts to federal funding

Penn Hiring Freeze

Healthy Eating

Replacing butter with plant-based oils helps people live longer, study finds

Butter vs. Olive Oil

Illness

Large tattoos nearly triple the risk of lymphoma, new study suggests

Tattoos Lymphoma Cancer

Adult Health

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

Meeting hangovers

Healthy Eating

Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more

Gluten Free Bread

Women's Health

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

menopause hot flashes

Mental Health

The key to happiness? Don't strive for it

Happiness Paradox

Adult Health

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

TBI Nasal Spray

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