The Sana Clinic in Kensington integrates HIV treatment and other medical services, offering low-barrier access to people who are homeless and those who use drugs. It has more than 30 …
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Quality sleep is the foundation for good health. But 1 in 3 adults don't regularly log the amount of rest they need, and about 50 million to 70 million Americans …
Infant mortality increased in states that enacted six-week or total abortion bans in recent years, according to a new study. Public health researchers expected a shift, but the numbers slightly …
More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats that lived on dairy farms, …
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Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them
One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin's cousin called with alarming news. Martin's 74-year-old aunt had been mauled by four dogs while out for a walk near her home in …
Valentine's Day tends to focus on expressing love toward others: your partner, your children, your parents. But research suggests that to love others wholly, you must love yourself and hold …
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Weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy help people drink less and smoke fewer cigarettes, new research finds
New research supports what some people taking the blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide – better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy – have experienced: that it eases alcohol …
Several canned tuna brands have been recalled from stores around the country – including in the Philadelphia region – due to possible contamination with a potentially fatal form of food …
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Fibromyalgia leaves people with widespread muscle pain – but its cause remains unknown
Many people with fibromyalgia describe the chronic condition as a "bad case of the flu that never goes away," because they have widespread pain, wake up with stiff muscles and …
Conventional medicine often focuses on diseases and symptoms, which can make people feel like they’re defined by their health problems. Integrative health is different. This approach looks at every part …