Health & Fitness

Stress is a natural part of growing up, but for many children it can feel overwhelming. School pressures, social dynamics, and external expectations can create stress that goes beyond young…

This year Ramadan – the holy month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset – has been particularly meaningful to Sinchelle Gamble. The West Philadelphia resident has lost 150 pounds…

The severe emotional stress of losing a loved one can in some cases lead to a condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, aptly nicknamed "broken heart syndrome." While the disorder is considered…

In the United States, eating disorders are the second most deadly mental health issue (behind opioid use disorder). And they are more common than you may think, affecting about 9…

Reducing the risk for tinnitus, a common condition that causes people to perceive ringing or buzzing sounds in their ears, may be as simple as changing what one eats and…

Aldi has recalled a shredded cheese product after it was found to have "potential foreign material," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Some pouches of Happy Farms by…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people unexpectedly needed critical care such as ventilators but were unable to communicate their end-of-life wishes to their loved ones. Researchers like me, who study…

"No one expects a grown woman in her 40s to have an eating disorder. That's for teenagers, right? Well, guess what – it happened to me." Alexa, a 44-year-old real…

Starting and sticking with a healthy lifestyle is tough. It's a complex proposition with multiple dimensions. There are the challenges associated with behavior change and the difficulty of altering our…

Delaware County is getting a dedicated team to respond to emergencies involving drug overdoses. A paramedic and a certified recovery specialist – someone with lived experience in addiction who provides…