The company was criticized for its use of chocolate and peanut butter substitutes in various products. he Hershey Company will abandon its use of substitute ingredients in Reese’s-branded candies and …
April 2026
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Common chemicals used in plastics linked to millions of premature births
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsChemicals commonly found in plastics contributed to nearly 2 million premature births worldwide in 2018, a new study found. The causes of premature births are not entirely understood, but research …
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Most people use substances of some kind at some point in their lives, whether it’s alcohol at a celebration, prescription medicine after surgery, or nicotine to cope with stress. While …
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Lounging with a puzzle or book instead of binge-watching TV may decrease the risk of dementia
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsToo much sedentary activity has been found to increase the risk of developing dementia. But a new study suggests that sitting with a pair of knitting needles, rather than just …
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Boil water advisory in effect in parts of Delco due to potential for contamination
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsSeveral Delaware County communities are being advised to boil their water due to the potential for contamination caused by a water main break Thursday afternoon. People in Upper Chichester, Lower …
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Certain ADHD medications may help protect children from developing psychosis later in life
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsChildren who received certain types of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at a young age may be less likely to develop mental health disorders with psychosis later in life, a new …
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Dogs can help boost mental and physical health, but it’s important to understand their feelings, too
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsThere's plenty of reasons why dogs are called man's best friend. They provide unconditional love and companionship and help improve overall mental and physical health, according to a wide range …
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Vivid dreams may help sleep feel more restorative, study finds
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsWaking up from a vivid, emotionally-charged dream can feel disorienting and sometimes disturbing. But new research shows that intense dreams actually may give people the sense of having had more …
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Teens are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth, new research shows
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsTeens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people age 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion at much higher rates than older adults. Those …
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Why many older adults skip hard candy – how aging can change chewing and swallowing
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsLast Easter while my children were sorting through their baskets of chocolate eggs and jelly beans, my son looked up from the table and asked a simple question: "Why don't …