The Conversation

Personality Changes

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

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

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

Here's how to maintain healthy smartphone habits

Healthy Smartphone Habits

Children's Health

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

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

People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

Children's Health

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here's what you can do about it

School Illness Prevention

Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

Worried about the health effects of the sugar in your breakfast cereal?

Cereal Added Sugars

Children's Health

Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

Nutrition Facts labels have a complicated legacy – a historian explains the science and politics of translating food into info

Nutrition Facts Labels

The science behind Ariana Grande's vocal metamorphosis

New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse

Opioid Addiction Hormones

Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why

From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed neuroscience

Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits

Art Health Benefits

Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy, but most women are unaware

Prenatal Supplements Pregnancy

Your favorite drink can cause breast cancer – but most women in the U.S. aren't aware of alcohol's health risks

Alcohol Breast Cancer

Can eye exercises really improve your sight? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype

Eye Exercises Vision

Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications – but few people have heard of them

Alcohol Addiction Medications

Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it

Lung Cancer Screening

Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − here's how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted

Binge Drinking Crisis

Children's Health

Young people in Philly's toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

Violence Health Effects

Children's Health

Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

Nearsightedness Epidemic

Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time

PFAS Tap Water

A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow

Supplement Marketing Myths

Sharing a bedroom with your dog may prevent a good night's sleep, study finds

Dog Sleep Bed

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what you need to know

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Salt Gut Health

How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains how toxic levels lead to poor health − and how to get help

Toxic Stress Health

Asthma meds have become shockingly unaffordable − but relief may be on the way

Asthma Inhaler Prices

COVID-19 rapid tests still work against new variants – researchers keep assessing them and they pass

Your heart changes in size and shape with exercise – this can lead to health problems for some athletes and gym rats

Athletic Heart Running

Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states

Don't let 'FDA-approved' or 'patented' in ads give you a false sense of security

Advertising Supplements FDA

Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental it is to performance

For some men with prostate cancer, active surveillance may be a better option than treatment

What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress

Resilience Stress

previous Page 4 of 5 next

Eric Dane ALS

'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane's details his battle with ALS in posthumous memoir

Drowsy Driving Report

Driving while drowsy can have deadly consequences, yet most Americans do it

Purchased - Couple reviewing health plans on laptop

IBX offers new plan options, rewards, and virtual care solutions for 2027 Open Enrollment

Data Brokers Healthcare

Your phone knows you're at the doctor, and data brokers do, too — then profit from it

NYC Marathon Death

A Pa. woman died of a rare condition during the New York City Marathon. Here's what causes...

Limited - Kelly Munson Health Evolution Connect

Independence Health Group CEO Kelly Munson highlights power of health care partnership at Health...

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved