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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma Asthma Capital Report: Philadelphia ranks No. 4 among the toughest cities for people with asthma in the US, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2025 report. Allentown has improved its ranking from No. 1 in 2024 to […]
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How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind
How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind Minimize your exposure to disturbing content on social media by turning off autoplay or limiting sensitive content. Use keyword filters to block specific words, phrases, or hashtags that may contain graphic or violent content. Curate your feed by unfollowing accounts […]
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Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake
Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake The US Department of Justice has issued over 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics treating transgender patients under age 19, raising medical privacy concerns and putting providers in a […]
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Doctors are joining unions in a bid to improve working conditions and raise wages in a stressful health care system
Doctors are joining unions in a bid to improve working conditions and raise wages in a stressful health care system Doctors are joining unions at an increasing rate, with around 8% of physicians now union members, up from 5.7% in 2014 and 7.2% in 2019. The growth of physician unions contrasts with declining union membership […]
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Detroit is the most challenging place in the country for people with asthma − here’s how to help kids in the Motor City breathe easier
Detroit is the most challenging place in the country for people with asthma − here’s how to help kids in the Motor City breathe easier Detroit has the highest asthma hospitalization rate among children under 17 in Michigan, with nearly three times more cases than other kids in the state. Asthma deaths among Detroit kids […]
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Can inflammation actually protect aging brains against decline?
Can inflammation actually protect aging brains against decline? A new study published in Cell Reports suggests that inflammation may actually protect aging brains against decline, challenging long-held assumptions about the immune molecule STING. Mice genetically engineered to lack STING had worse memory and movement problems, mimicking senility and frailty seen in people with dementia and […]
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Cancer puts healthy cells to work with this surprising trick
Cancer puts healthy cells to work with this surprising trick Cancer cells have been found to transfer their mitochondria to healthy connective tissue cells (fibroblasts) in a process that reprograms these cells to support tumor growth and survival. The mitochondrial transfer, facilitated by tiny tube-like connections between cancer cells and fibroblasts, enables the production of […]
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‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people
‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people Young people who have experienced abuse or neglect often turn to social media as a lifeline for support, connection, and recognition. According to research, over 1 in 7 children in the US face violence or neglect at home, […]
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‘Shampoo’ could protect against hair loss during chemo
‘Shampoo’ could protect against hair loss during chemo Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a shampoo-like gel that could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment. The gel, containing lidocaine and adrenalone, restricts blood flow to the scalp, preventing most of the chemotherapy drugs from reaching the hair follicles and causing hair loss. […]
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You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies
You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are chemicals used in various products, including nonstick pots, waterproof gear, and firefighting foam, but their stability makes them linger in the environment and human bodies. The […]
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Some mental health conditions spike heart disease risk
Some mental health conditions spike heart disease risk A new report reveals that certain mental health conditions can increase the risk of heart disease by 50-100% and adverse outcomes from existing heart conditions by 60-170%, highlighting a critical overlap between cardiovascular and mental health. According to the report, major depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, […]
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New and old cell mutations interact to shape cancer risk
New and old cell mutations interact to shape cancer risk New research reveals that newly acquired cell mutations interact with inherited mutations to shape cancer risk, particularly for blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study found that individuals with clonal hematopoiesis, a condition where mutated stem cells multiply and increase the risk of […]
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Listen: How trees boost your focus and mental health
Listen: How trees boost your focus and mental health University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman’s research explores how trees boost attention and improve mental health. Berman’s work on “soft fascination” reveals that natural environments have a profound impact on our minds and bodies, often going unnoticed. The study’s findings suggest that spending time in nature […]
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Infant mortality rises in states with restrictive abortion laws – new research
Infant mortality rises in states with restrictive abortion laws – new research Infant mortality rates have increased by 7.2% in states that enacted abortion restrictions after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, resulting in approximately 30 extra deaths per year among infants up to age 1. The increase in infant mortality is not limited […]
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Helping teens navigate online racism − study shows which parenting strategy works best
Helping teens navigate online racism − study shows which parenting strategy works best Parents can help protect their teens from online racism by using an “active guidance” approach, which involves having open conversations about internet use and helping them develop responsible social media behaviors. Monitoring teens’ internet use can have adverse effects, such as exacerbating […]
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Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates − an ER doctor explains how to bring it down
Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates − an ER doctor explains how to bring it down Colorado has one of the nation’s highest suicide rates, with nearly 72% of gun deaths being by suicide, highlighting the need for prevention efforts. Conversations about firearms and suicides can be lifesaving, and research shows that […]
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Adding more green space to a campus is a simple, cheap and healthy way to help millions of stressed and depressed college students
Adding more green space to a campus is a simple, cheap and healthy way to help millions of stressed and depressed college students Adding more green space to a campus can help alleviate stress and depression among college students, who are already struggling with anxiety and mental health issues. A study by researchers at Texas […]
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Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament Several religious groups are pushing for psychedelics to be legalized as sacraments, citing their potential to facilitate deeper spiritual connections and healing. Texas and Arizona have passed laws allocating funding for research on ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic used to treat opioid addiction and PTSD, with the […]
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Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse
Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse Pregnant women face difficult choices about medication use due to limited safety data, which can lead to inadequate treatment for chronic diseases and increased risk of birth defects or pregnancy loss. […]
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Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved
Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases, but early planning can greatly improve pregnancy outcomes. Women with autoimmune diseases are at a higher risk of complications during pregnancy, including preterm birth, preeclampsia, and […]
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Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus, revealing that old-school approaches based on outdated behavioral models can be ineffective and even harmful. The traditional “carrot and stick” approach, popularized by B.F. Skinner’s rat experiments, is not […]
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New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery A new study suggests that gait retraining may be an effective way to relieve arthritic knees without using drugs or surgery. The study, which was published in The Lancet Rheumatology, found that participants who underwent a year-long randomized control trial experienced pain relief equivalent to […]
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Living heart valves may help treat many heart conditions in kids
Living heart valves may help treat many heart conditions in kids A new study published in Journal of the American Medical Association found that partial heart transplants using living heart valves can treat various pediatric heart valve conditions. The procedure, led by pediatric heart specialists at Duke Health, resulted in valves that worked across different […]
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Immune cells are key to teen brain wiring
Immune cells are key to teen brain wiring Researchers have discovered that microglia, the brain’s immune cells, play a key role in wiring the adolescent brain during adolescence. The frontal cortex, responsible for executive functions such as empathy and decision-making, undergoes profound changes during adolescence, which can set the stage for neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia […]
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How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker The Trump administration has rescinded over $1 billion in medical research funding, including grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which will disproportionately affect marginalized groups. These cuts will likely worsen health outcomes for people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and […]
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How does your body make poop?
How does your body make poop? The digestive process starts in the mouth where food is chewed and broken down by enzymes like amylase, which begins breaking down carbohydrates. The stomach contains hydrochloric acid that breaks down food into smaller pieces, while the small intestine absorbs nutrients from the food, using its long and winding […]
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the fall season, but with new restrictions that may limit access for healthy children. The new guidance limits vaccine approval to only people at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 infection, such […]
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Brain’s electrical activity could predict Alzheimer’s development
Brain’s electrical activity could predict Alzheimer’s development Researchers have identified a brain-based biomarker that can predict whether mild cognitive impairment will develop into Alzheimer’s disease using electrical activity from neurons. A custom-built tool, called the Spectral Events Toolbox, was used to analyze brain activity recordings from 85 patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and monitored […]
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Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm
Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm Colorado has enacted a new law, known as the Daniel Bregger Act, to regulate kratom and minimize harm. The law aims to limit potency and underage access to kratom products artificially enriched with 7-OH. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
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Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous
Why TikTok ADHD misinformation is dangerous New research reveals that exposure to ADHD misinformation on TikTok significantly reduces students’ accurate understanding of the disorder. College students are particularly vulnerable to this type of misinformation, with over 40% using TikTok as a search engine and many turning to it for health and safety information related to […]
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