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The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

Writing Resilience

Making GLP-1 weight-loss drugs cheaper isn't enough to address America's obesity problem – here's why

Don't stress out about overeating during the holidays – a day of indulgence won't harm your overall health

Holiday Meal Overeating

Don't let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

As vaccination rates fall, the U.S. soon will lose its 'measles-free' status — like Canada just did

U.S. Measles Elimination

Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort, but it should be taken seriously

Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients and reflects FDA's inspection troubles

Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction

Food Addiction Doughnuts

The mental toll of menopause – what women really feel

Wings, booze and heartbreak – what research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom

Breastfeeding is ideal for child and parent health but challenging for most families – here's how to find support

Mindfulness won't burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals

Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the U.S.

What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface

Parents can help teens navigate online racism, and research shows one strategy works best

Online Racism Parenting

Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus

Parenting Neuroscience Strategies

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

Medical Research Cuts

Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic — here are evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss

A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not

Children's Health

Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries

Parents don't need to try harder — to ease stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care

About a third of pregnant women in the U.S. lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies

'I just couldn't stop crying': How prison affects Black men's mental health long after they've been released

Most Pennsylvania voters ignore judicial elections, but a political scientist explains why they matter

AI in health care could save lives and money − but change won't happen overnight

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion — here's how to recognize it and combat it

A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − here's why

3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at risk

Your brain learns from rejection − here's how it becomes your compass for connection

Break Up Rejection

RFK Jr.'s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

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

Teens Alcohol Family

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

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

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

Smartwatch Health Data

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

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

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

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

Health Insurance

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

Supreme Court PrEP

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FDA Peptides Emanuel

Penn bioethicist criticizes FDA panel's endorsement of six peptides

Concussions Schools Students

Public schools often lack sufficient support for students with concussions, report says

Smiles at Rittenhouse dentist reopening

Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices is set to reopen

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How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

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Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

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Why so many adults feel lonely and how to build stronger social connections

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