People in Finland have been using saunas for more than 2,000 years for physical and mental health. "The thoughts and feelings that emerge from being on the sauna bench could …

Heavy, wet snow has been dubbed "heart attack snow" by meteorologists – and with good reason. The American Heart Association warns that shoveling heavy snow increases the risk of sudden …

After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. However, the newly …

People who like to change up their exercise routines are in good shape. It's the variety of workouts, not just the amount and duration of exercise, that really counts when …

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new study finds. The findings add to a …

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50 in the United States – and the reasons why are still murky, a new report says. …

Trying to understand why the common cold hits some people hard – sometimes leading to serious medical complications – but gives other people just the sniffles has been difficult for …

The Sixers will get back to work on Wednesday, holding their first official practice since the All-Star break. A day later, they will look to snap a brutal two-game losing …

Despite having posted a 30-24 record that is better than what just about anyone would have anticipated the Sixers posting before this year's All-Star break, it feels as if the …

The Sixers are signing 26-year-old Allentown product Tyrese Martin to a two-way contract, a source told PhillyVoice on Monday night. The deal was first reported by Derek Bodner of PHLY. …