Overexerting yourself can sometimes lead to a sore muscle or minor strain. But in more serious cases, it can cause a hernia, a condition that might require surgery. Here's what …
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Philly teens can get free Planet Fitness memberships this summer and reap the many benefits of resistance training
High school students again can exercise for free this summer at Planet Fitness locations in Philadelphia. The High School Summer Pass program is back, granting teenagers ages 14-19 free access …
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RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don’t need COVID boosters. Here’s what the science says
You're pregnant, healthy, and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is not a scientist or doctor, says you don't need the COVID-19 vaccine, …
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Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks
The decision not to vaccinate children does not solely stem from being misinformed or hesitant about the safety of vaccines. Game theory also helps explain how reasonable people make choices …
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Street drugs are being cut with a potent sedative, but criminalizing it may worsen Philly’s addiction crisis
An effort to criminalize possession of medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative increasingly adulterating the fentanyl being sold on the streets of Philadelphia, is getting underway in Harrisburg. But critics such …
Older Americans are using marijuana at record levels as legal cannabis becomes more prevalent for medical and recreational purposes, according to a new analysis from researchers at New York University. …
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There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take
People who already feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders may be dismayed to see the reemergence of wearing weighted vests as a fitness …
Regular exercise could help cancer patients live longer, new research suggests. The findings come from a study that randomly divided 889 colon cancer patients into two groups – one that …
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Riley Cote quietly used cannabis to calm his nerves as a Flyer. Now, he says, NHL players are far more open about using it
Former Flyers enforcer Riley Cote used marijuana to calm his nerves during his NHL career – but he did so quietly. Today, he says, athletes are far more accepting of …
Warm weather means it’s time for barbecues, beach days, and backyard get-togethers. But with rising temperatures comes the risk of foodborne illness, especially when meals are served outdoors. Here's how …