Health & Fitness

If you’ve ever heard of the term “sober curious,” you may be wondering how it’s different from month-long sobriety challenges like Dry January or Sober October or even being completely…

Fabrics that get heavy use, like towels, tend to collect soil, detergents and body oils, making them dingy and smelly over time. That's why some people turn to laundry stripping…

An experimental blood test for colorectal cancer may be another effective prevention tool, researchers say. The test was more than 80% accurate in detecting colon cancer in people with the…

Your local pharmacy has likely become a regular stop on your errands run–but in what capacity and how often? According to a recent survey* conducted by Rite Aid, respondents from…

Sparkling water can be a healthier alternative to sugary sodas, and a new study found it also may aid in weight loss efforts. Drinking carbonated water can help a person…

I began practicing psychotherapy during the Reagan administration. Thirty years went by before distress about politics became a clinical issue for any of my clients. I remember the moment it…

The Eagles have Philly fandom peaking. With the Birds heading to the NFC championship game, the region is euphoric at the prospect of another trip to the Super Bowl. The…

The federal government has long steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food and ultra-processed food. Now attitudes are changing, and some members of President Donald Trump's inner circle are…

One of the leading causes of lung cancer is exposure to a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is especially prevalent in Pennsylvania. Radon accounts for more than half of all…

Children whose parents divorce face a variety of challenges. Among them: a higher risk for stroke as adults, according to a new study. Prior research has shown links between adverse…