Gatherings with family and friends, drinks and feasts – the holidays can be merry and bright and also bring heightened risk of contracting norovirus, sometimes called the "winter vomiting disease" …
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This fresh, flavorful guacamole brings bright citrus, warm spice, and just the right amount of heat to any spread. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and no fillers, it’s an easy …
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Trump’s idea for health accounts has been tried. Millions of patients have ended up in debt
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsSarah Monroe once had a relatively comfortable middle-class life. She and her family lived in a neatly landscaped neighborhood near Cleveland. They had a six-figure income and health insurance. Then, …
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Holiday stress keeping you up at night? Cognitive shuffling may help you fall asleep
by myphillyconnection 45 viewsLonger, darker days during this time of year leave many people feeling sluggish. But people still may find themselves struggling to fall asleep at night, their minds racing about upcoming …
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Gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple, and this vegan version keeps all the warm spice and nostalgia without the dairy or gluten. They’re made with whole grain flour, molasses and …
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For men looking to live healthier in 2026, the holidays can serve as a test run
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsThe holiday season is commonly perceived as a time of celebration, but it can serve as a teaching moment for men looking to adopt healthy behaviors. Proximity to a man's …
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Feeding kids with food allergies can be expensive. So CHOP opened a pantry to help families access allergen-free staples
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsWhen Liam Matlack was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with a wide variety of food allergies, including to dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, oats and clams. His mother, …
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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsBetween Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first …
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Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from health experts
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThe committee advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy voted Friday to stop recommending that all newborns be routinely vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus – …
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Children’s mental health improved after schools reopening during the pandemic
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsThe mental health impact of the closing schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a subject of wide-ranging public discourse and research for years. Now, a new large-scale study shows …