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Philadelphia Littering

Philadelphia spends $48 million annually trying to stop, clean up litter, reports says

Here's how long your baby should be sleeping at night – and when to become alarmed

Baby sleep patterns normal

Some women who have C-sections are at higher risk for postpartum depression, researchers say

Postpartum depression after cesarean delivery

IBS sufferers may find relief from symptoms by taking algae supplement, new study says

Algae gut health IBS

Here's why stress turns your hair gray

Quit smoking at least 4 weeks before surgery, WHO advises

Quit smoking before surgery

New medication may be an alternative to surgery for some women with fibroids

Spotted lanternfly

Report: Spotted lanterfly infestation costs Pennsylvania $50 million a year

Spotted lanternfly costs Pennsylvania

Since the Industrial Revolution, 'normal' body temperature has changed

New Jersey adults among the least physically active in the U.S., CDC finds

New Jersey Physical Activity CDC

Philly's STD rate ranks among the highest in the U.S., analysis reveals

People age in at least 4 different styles, Stanford study finds

Scientists identify four different types of aging

There may be a sweet spot for having knee replacement surgery, scientists say

You can get a workout by watching a movie – if you're at the theater

Watching a movie in the theater may be good for you

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

Uterus Transplant Baby Penn Medicine Gobrecht family 1

Alcohol blamed for deaths of an increasing number of Americans

Men with testicular cancer may only need one round of chemo, study says

less chemotherapy testicular cancer

New blood test can improve triage for elderly concussion patients

New blood test to rule out brain tissue damage

Children's Health

Children who watch healthy cooking shows are more likely to eat nutritious foods, study says

Cooking shows healthy food children

Administering century-old tuberculosis vaccine in a new way may make it more effective

Adding good deeds to your New Year's resolutions may reduce physical pain

Good deeds can reduce physical pain

Growing up with dogs may lower the risk of schizophrenia as an adult, study finds

Link between having a pet dog in childhood and developing schizophrenia

Nearly as many teens are vaping marijuana as nicotine, NIH reports

Vaping Marijuana

His life in 'overtime,' Penn doctor races to find better treatments for rare Castleman disease

David Fajgenbaum Castleman Disease book 2

Sleeping – and napping – too long may increase risk of stroke

Sleep Stroke Risk

As measles cases rise worldwide, rate of unvaccinated U.S. children traveling overseas sparks concern

Even drinking just a little alcohol increases cancer risk, study finds

Drinking alcohol cancer risk

Jefferson to build Center City research center with $70 million gift

Jefferson Kimmel Research Center

As e-cigarette popularity surges, 6.2 million American youth are using tobacco products

Teen Smoking 2019

Most young kids – including infants – are getting way too much screen time

Screen Time Babies

Gov. Wolf funds two studies on fracking health impacts, possible cancer link in Pennsylvania

Fracking PA Studies

Children's Health

More than 80% of adolescents worldwide don't exercise enough, study finds

Youth exercise study running

Children's Health

Mom's measles immunity may not protect baby beyond first 3 months

Measles vaccine babies

How to know whether a clinical trial is right for you

Potential game-changing migraine medication passes large-scale clinical trial

Migraine drug research

Children's Health

Babies' frequent hiccups may be tied to brain development, scientists say

Why do babies hiccup so much?

Alternative Medicine

Cannabis use could help mitigate depression, suicidal thoughts among those with PTSD, study shows

Cannabis PTSD suicide depression

Getting enough sleep is crucial to people with chronic diseases

Sleep deprivation and chronic diseases

Eating yogurt and fiber may reduce the risk of lung cancer, study finds

probiotic yogurt

Despite benefits, many cardiac valve surgery patients don't receive cardiac rehabilitation

Researchers publish first-ever spotted lanternfly genome, built from a Berks County insect

Spotted lanternfly dna genome

Healthier diets are usually also better for the environment, study shows

Food fruit vegetables environment study

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