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October 2024

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Breast cancer deaths have been dropping for decades, but racial disparities persist

Breast cancer death rates have dropped by 44% since 1989, but there are still racial disparities, a report from the American Cancer Society shows. The breast cancer mortality rates for…
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2024-10-01 21:45
September 2024

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Exercise helps reduce the risk of disease, and it doesn't matter when you work out

People who exercise extensively on weekends — 'weekend warriors' — reap similar benefits to people who spread their workouts throughout the week, a new study shows. Researchers found people who…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-30 21:57

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

Tommy John surgery has changed baseball and the people who play it, from Little Leaguers to the pros, over the last 50 years. The elbow reconstruction procedure has saved the…
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2024-09-27 21:37

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A Chester County student's financial hardships inspired him to start a nonprofit that gives out hygiene kits

Daniel Kwon, a senior at Conestoga High School in Chester County, formed Plover International, a nonprofit that distributes hygiene kits to homeless shelters. The organization, which now has chapters across…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-26 22:57

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Two more Philly schools will get CHOP mental health services for students with anxiety, depression and other disorders

A program that places therapists from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at city schools to provide mental health services to students will expand from Girard College to Add B. Anderson…
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2024-09-26 21:37

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Healthy Recipe: Sinless Tiramisu

Try a delicious new recipe!…
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2024-09-26 17:21

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Here's how to maintain healthy smartphone habits

Some people may struggle with how to effectively use smartphones in their daily lives. And many people use their phones more than they think they do. Here are some tips…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-25 23:05

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One-third of Americans don't get enough iron; here's how much you need — and foods that contain it

About 1 in 3 Americans do not get enough iron — far more than previously believed, a new study shows. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, which can lead to fatigue,…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-25 22:54

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The 988 suicide lifeline doesn't always connect callers to nearby help — an issue the FCC seeks to change

Sometimes calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline do not always go to local call centers when a caller's location don't match the phone's area code. The Federal Communications…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-25 20:51

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Let's talk about thyroid cancer

Even though it is small, the thyroid plays a big role in how our bodies function.…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-25 19:59

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More than half of U.S. jails don't provide medication to treat opioid addiction

Although about two-thirds of incarcerated people have substance use disorder, more than half of U.S. jails do not provide medications to help people stay off opioids, according to a study…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-24 23:59

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Slap fighting, championed by UFC founder, leaves most participants with concussion signs, Pitt study warns

Slap fighting, a sport in which competitors exchange open-handed blows to the head, has been championed by Ultimate Fighting Championship founder Dana White. But most slap fighters show signs of…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-24 22:53

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Drinking coffee or tea each day may boost your heart health

People who drink three cups of coffee or tea each day have a lower the risk of developing multiple metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-24 15:09

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American boys are falling behind girls at school — and that has long-term effects on their health

American boys are less ready than girls to start school by age 5, have lower grade point averages throughout their K-12 school, and less likely to graduate high school. Doing…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-20 05:56

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Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age

More than 16 million Americans are living alone while growing old. Nearly 4 in 10 seniors living alone have vision or hearing loss, difficulty caring for themselves and living independently,…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-18 22:59

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Exposure to zinc, copper and other metals linked to heightened risk of heart disease

Toxic metals like zinc, copper, cobalt, cadmium, uranium and tungsten found in daily environments can accumulate in the body and may worsen cardiovascular disease, a new study shows. People are…
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2024-09-18 22:46

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Training your brain to memorize names and to-do lists may delay Alzheimer's symptoms

Research on the effects of braining training exercises has produced mixed findings. But a new study found that it may delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms. Seniors who spent two…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-18 18:47

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Independence Blue Cross expands member options for faster access to behavioral health services, to support their whole health journey

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has expanded its covered behavioral health offerings, which include mental health and substance use disorder services and member programs, to better support members’ whole health.…
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2024-09-18 18:02

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Superbugs will kill an estimated 39 million people worldwide by 2050

Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern that will cause an estimated 39 million deaths globally by 2050, a new study published in the Lancet shows. Researchers found superbugs killed…
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2024-09-18 01:22

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Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths

Three national suicide prevention strategies have been rolled out since 2001, including one in April, but suicide rates have increased most years. Mental health experts say the national strategies aren’t…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-17 23:01

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To help curtail smoking on subways, SEPTA is handing out flyers with information on how to quit

SEPTA riders will be given information on how to quit smoking when they pass through certain Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street Line stations from Sept. 17-26. The effort is aimed…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-17 20:34

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Vaping may have an adverse effect on the brains of college students

College students who vape perform worse on cognitive tests for learning, memory, problem solving and critical thinking than those who do not use e-cigarettes, new research shows. College students who…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-16 22:46

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Addressing the surge in early-onset cancers among young adults

Recent years have seen a concerning rise in cancer diagnoses among young adults aged 18 to 40 across all cancer types.…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-16 15:08

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The FDA wants to put nutrition warnings on the fronts of food packages to reduce obesity, other health conditions

Food and drink packages may soon have front-of-package nutrition labels that warn of high amounts of added sugars, sodium or saturated fats. The FDA plans has been considering several label…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-13 22:52

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Exercise helps the body store fat in a healthier way — under the skin and not near organs

Exercising doesn't just reduce fat — it helps the body store fat in a healthier way, according to a study published Tuesday in Nature Metabolism.…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-13 18:14

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Pregnant Black women are more likely to be given unscheduled C-sections than white women, study finds

Doctors are 25% more likely to order unscheduled C-sections for pregnant Black women than white women, particularly when operating rooms are sitting empty, according to a new study analyzing data…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-12 23:31

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Managing psoriasis and its impact on mental health

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects over 7.5 million adults in the United States.…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-12 22:34

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Cases of EEE, a rare but often deadly mosquito-borne illness, are higher than usual this year

Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare but often fatal mosquito-borne illness, are higher than usual. Eight cases have been reported nationally, including one in New Jersey and four in…
phillyvoice
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2024-09-12 16:16

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