Research

Depression brain women

Severe depression changes the brains of women and men differently, study finds

The common cold may help scientists develop better COVID-19 vaccines

Common cold symptoms

The war on cancer at 50: The origin story begins with a socialite citizen-lobbyist

Nixon National Cancer Act

Children's Health

For children with severe scoliosis, spinal fusions cause fewer complications than growth-friendly surgeries

Scoliosis in children

Omicron appears less likely to damage the lungs, research suggests

Stockton University student uses tomato research to feed dozens of Philadelphians in need

Tomato Casseroles

Moderna's COVID-19 booster shot protects against omicron variant, data shows

The 'runner's high' may result from molecules called cannabinoids – the body’s own version of THC and CBD

Runner's High

Hormone therapy linked to lower suicide risk for transgender youth, study finds

With trans fat no longer an issue, margarine may be a healthier alternative to butter

margarine vs. butter

Children's Health

Childhood obesity has spiked during the pandemic and may lead to heart issues

Unpaid caregiving services taking a heavy financial toll on Pennsylvania, report finds

Caregiving Economic Impact

Chewing gum developed by Penn researchers may help cut COVID-19 transmission

COVID-19 transmission gum

Matching a J&J booster with the Pfizer vaccine prompts a robust immune response, study finds

Most myocarditis cases tied to COVID-19 vaccines are mild, study finds

Myocarditis COVID-19 vaccines

Franklin Institute to honor Penn researchers who played vital role in developing COVID-19 vaccines

Franklin Institute Awards Drew Weissman Katalin Karikó

The psychological toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit mental health providers hard, too

Mental health COVID-19

Children's Health

Drinking alcohol while pregnant significantly alters the baby's brain structure, MRIs reveal

Alcohol Brain Development

Getting COVID-19 while pregnant does not affect the baby's brain development, study says

COVID-19 Pregnancy Brain Development

Chronic fatigue syndrome may provide valuable insights into long COVID

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Alcoholism drug has potential as a COVID-19 treatment, but studies are just getting underway

Disulfiram alcoholism COVID-19

Knee replacements don't always alleviate pain – in these cases, a minimally invasive procedure may help

Stillbirths are more prevalent since the delta variant emerged, CDC study finds

Pregnancy stillbirths COVID

Life-saving stroke treatment may not be as time-sensitive as previously thought

Stroke treatment thrombectomy

Drinking multiple cups of coffee is good for your brain, study suggests

Coffee tea strokes dementia

One way to increase HPV vaccinations? Let adolescents decide for themselves, study suggests

Children's Health

Talking with children while watching TV together offsets some negative effects of too much screen time

Too much tv watching

Canine coronavirus known to have infected people could demonstrate how viruses spread between species

Canine coronavirus

History of sexual abuse linked to long-term brain damage

Sexual Assault Brain Health

Real-world data underscores need for Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients to get boosters, scientists say

Children's Health

Breastfeeding may protect babies from antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'

Health benefits of breastfeeding

Americans are drinking more during the pandemic – and liver transplants for alcoholic hepatitis are rising

Excessing drinking during pandemic

Smokers who quit before age 45 nearly eliminate risk of dying from lung cancer

Quit Smoking Cancer Risk

Children's Health

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children ages 6-11

Biomarker discovery may lead to better treatments for asthma, COPD, Rutgers researchers say

lung airway diseases

Marijuana use doubles people's risk of breakthrough COVID-19 cases, study shows

'Long COVID' affects half of survivors and requires a 'critical' response, Penn State researchers says

Long COVID

Eating mushrooms may help prevent depression, study shows

Mushrooms mental health

Post-meal stomach pain may be more than a simple case of overeating

Stomach pain after eating

Symptomatic COVID-19 increases chance of C-section delivery, study finds

COVID-19 C-section delivery

Alternative Medicine

Does acupuncture have a place in the operating room?

Acupuncture Opioids Pain Relief

Penn Medicine to use $14 million grant to reduce disparities in suicide prevention

Penn Medicine grant

Hesitancy to the HPV vaccine remains high despite its safety and effectiveness

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