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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Jefferson Health has planned a multi-million dollar upgrade to its two Level I trauma centers – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital in North…
Americans who work past age 65 are reaping benefits beyond just fatter bank accounts. They also are more likely than younger workers to report being happier about working and gaining…
Valentine's Day serves as a reminder that there are significant benefits tied to the association between one's heart and health. Here's a look at the mental and physical benefits of…