The National Cancer Institute, the federal research agency charged with leading the war against the nation's second-largest killer, is studying ivermectin as a potential cancer treatment, according to its top …
March 2026
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Health & Fitness
Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsThe use of psychiatric medications to treat mental health and behavioral disorders in children and young adults has risen over the past 20 years – including the prescribing of more …
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Health & Fitness
Pennie enrollment plummets as health insurance premiums increase by 102%
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsPennsylvania residents who bought health insurance on the state's marketplace dropped their plans in droves, new data reveals. The cause, according to Pennie officials, was the price hike spurred by …
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Health & Fitness
A brain game may cut risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 25%, study finds
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsSo-called "brain training" games may help guard against Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study suggests. The research found some older adults who completed specific cognitive exercises, …
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Food & Restaurants
Irish bars in Philly boycotted Guinness 26 years ago. At least one still does
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsEvery year when the calendar creeps closer to St. Patrick's Day, one of Philadelphia's best-known Irish bars reminds its customers why it doesn't serve Guinness. The annual social media post …
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Pop-Up Garden Food & Drink Provided Courtesy/Pennsylvania Horticultural Society PHS Pop Up Gardens are back for the season in Manayunk and on South Street, bringing outdoor drinks, food, plants and …
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Food & Restaurants
Argentine cafe and bakery Jezabel’s to return to Fitler Square this summer
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsAt the new location for Jezabel's, an Argentine restaurant and bakery, chef Jezabel Careaga said she's eager to bring a new community space just around the corner from her own …
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Food & Restaurants
James Beard Foundation’s $200 chef tasting is coming to the Bellevue
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsFood & Drink Tasting Staff Photo/PhillyVoice.com The Taste America event brings chefs from Philadelphia and beyond together for a walk-around tasting at the Bellevue. Some of Philadelphia’s top chefs will …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies have 16 players playing in World Baseball Classic, is that good or bad?
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsSpring training will be a little different this year. The Phillies have a remarkable 16 players appearing in the World Baseball Classic, with 10 of them are likely to be …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies season preview: Kyle Schwarber is the DH, and he’ll hit you 40-something homers
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsBaseball is back — and so are most of the Phillies. After a dominating 96-win season in 2025 and a devastating early exit to the eventual World Series champions, the …