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Joe Biden Cancer

What does it mean for Biden's prostate cancer to be 'aggressive?' A urologic surgeon explains

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

Teens Alcohol Family

Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements; here are 5 things to keep in mind

Smartwatch Health Data

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

Calorie Counts Menus

Running with a stroller? Here's how it affects your form — and risk of injury

Stroller Running

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

Pertussis Whooping Cough

Pope Francis' death after Easter sounds miraculous, but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Pope Francis Death

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Bird Seasonal Flu

Health Insurance

Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 depending on Supreme Court case

Supreme Court PrEP

Pornography may be commonplace, but research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

Pornography Brain Changes

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep – here's why screens alone aren't the main culprit

Sleep Social Media

Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the 'loneliness epidemic'

Aloneness Health Benefits

Feeling FOMO for something that's not even fun? It's not the event you're missing, it's the bonding

FOMO Anxiety

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly's street fentanyl supply

Fentanyl Test Strip

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Insomnia Sleep Tips

End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think

Advance Directive End Life

Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

Woman on Scale

As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults

Flu Rates 2025

COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren't enough to eliminate a disease

COVID-19 Shot 2020

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

Gluten Free Bread

Norovirus, aka the 'stomach flu,' is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe

Stomach Flu Prevention

How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits

Raw Water Risks

Feeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients

Psychologist Patient Stress

What are macros? An exercise and nutrition scientist explains

Macros Nutrition Diet

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm?

Wake Up Feeling Good

Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in the grapes' skin

Red Wine Headaches

Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist

Holiday Grief

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

Winter Sickness Colds

Why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask

Lead Ground Cinnamon

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Knee Pain Treatments

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

Screen Time Uses

Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being

Strength Training Children

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don't meet their unique needs

Weight Loss Black Women

Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here's how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

Osteoporosis Prevention

Can you change your personality? Psychology research says yes, by tweaking what you think and do

Personality Changes

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome

Halloween Candy Gut

Philly hospitals test new strategy for 'tranq dope' withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done

Tranq Dope Withdrawal

Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers

Ozempic Weight Loss

Companies keep selling harmful products – but history shows consumers can win in the end

America is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors − but their path to immigration is getting harder

U.S. Doctors Immigration

Children's Health

50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes

Here's how to maintain healthy smartphone habits

Healthy Smartphone Habits

FDA's new regulations underscore the complexity around screening for women with dense breasts

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Pertussis Whooping Cough

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

HPV home test

First at-home test for HPV, the most common cause of cervical cancer, gains FDA approval

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Gout is a serious and often misunderstood health condition

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