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 …
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2 million doughnuts and other pastries recalled due to potential listeria contamination
Approximately two million pastries manufactured by FGF Brands have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The recall impacts 60 products, including a …
Anxious to fly after the recent plane crashes? Here are ways to cope with those fears
City officials and aviation authorities are still looking for answers after a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia a week ago, leaving seven people dead and killing 24 others. A …
This may seem counterintuitive to those who tend to hit snooze, but people are happiest in the morning, a new study says. The study – which examined the relationship time …
Norovirus, aka the ‘stomach flu,’ is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe
Norovirus, a highly contagious illness also known as the 'stomach flu' is surging through the U.S. The best ways to prevent the illness, which causes vomiting and diarrhea, is to …
How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits
Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed "raw water," is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject public water supplies, including tap water, because they don't enjoy the taste or …
The foods that NFL fans see advertised during football games, on average, contain 40% of the daily recommended amount of sodium, a new study finds. Eating too much salt can …
On Super Bowl Sunday, fans are at higher risk of cardiac events, car crashes and other traumatic injuries
On Super Bowl Sunday, cardiac events, car crashes and traumatic injuries go up, research shows. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is preparing for a potential influx in patients when the Philadelphia …
Millions of Americans live with chronic hepatitis and may not know it, because it can take years to become symptomatic. The most common types of the virus, hepatitis B and …
Giving birth to twins increases heart disease risk during postpartum period, study warns
Mothers of twins are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital for heart disease in the first year after giving birth compared to mothers of singletons, new research …