Aloneness Health Benefits

Flipping the script

The 'loneliness epidemic' is real, but being alone isn't always bad

For men, these 3 messages are key to adopting a healthier lifestyle

Men Healthy Living

As much as 26% of medical imaging is unnecessary — and contributing to climate change, study finds

Climate Change Medical Imaging

Laughing gas appears to reduce depression, but researchers don't totally understand why

laughing gas dentist

Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., is a rising source of injury

Pickleball Injuries

More than 50 local researchers sign letter protesting Trump administration for 'gutting' science

Trump open letter

Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20% in older adults, study shows

Shingles Vaccine Dementia

Intermittent fasting three days a week outperforms traditional dieting in weight-loss study

intermittent fasting

Hysterectomies are common surgeries, but myths about their impact persist

Hysterectomy Menopause Myths

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

Insomnia Sleep Tips

'I am going through hell': Job loss, mental health and the fate of federal workers

Federal Workers Mental Health

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly's street fentanyl supply

Fentanyl Test Strip

A subtle loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Smell Tests Alzheimer's

Targeted ads make compulsive buying easy. Here's how to spend mindfully

Shopping Addiction

Temple Health's new cancer clinic streamlines treatment for people from underserved communities

Temple Cancer Clinic

intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting three days a week outperforms traditional dieting in weight-loss study

Trump open letter

More than 50 local researchers sign letter protesting Trump administration for 'gutting' science

Insomnia Sleep Tips

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

Shopping Addiction

Targeted ads make compulsive buying easy. Here's how to spend mindfully

Shingles Vaccine Dementia

Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20% in older adults, study shows

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Fasting during Ramadan was harder this year for this Philly woman – but that's a byproduct of her...

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