The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents breastfeed their child for up to two years, but many new parents are unable to reach this goal due to an array of …
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The credentials plastic surgeons should hold and be permitted to advertise remains a contentious debate. Figuring out which of those credentials and marketing claims to trust, and how to steer …
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Fall is a great time to give running a try, with a range of races in the Philly region
by myphillyconnection 59 viewsNothing beats running as a high-value exercise with low cost, minimal training and social benefits. In business, we'd characterize running as a great value proposition considering its return on our …
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Generation X was the first to grow up with ultra-processed foods. Many struggle to stop eating them
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsGeneration X was the first to be exposed on a regular basis to ultra-processed foods. As a result, this generation exhibits signs of addiction to these foods, including cravings and …
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Long COVID risk for children doubles after second coronavirus infection
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsChildren who have been infected with COVID-19 twice are two times more likely to develop long COVID than those who have only been infected by the coronavirus once, a new …
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Philly’s recovery housing complex now offers residents on-site addiction treatment medications
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsResidents at the city's large recovery housing complex in Holmesburg are now able to receive outpatient addiction treatment services on site – including medication for opioid use disorder – instead …
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Long-term study on HPV vaccinations finds evidence of herd immunity
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsA 17-year study on HPV vaccinations found evidence of herd immunity. As vaccination rates against HPV rose from 2006 to 2023, infections even among unvaccinated women declined significantly, researchers say.
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Walking backward may not be intuitive, but it’s an effective leg workout
by myphillyconnection 66 viewsIncorporating backward walking into a fitness routine is an easy way to cross-train. Retro walking improves balance, cognition and cardio, according to research.
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Having multiple tattoos may help guard against most dangerous type of skin cancer, study finds
by myphillyconnection 62 viewsPeople with multiple tattoos have a lower risk of melanoma, a new study finds. But the research also found that people with one tattoo were at higher risk of melanoma.
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Cardiovascular events don’t strike out of the blue. Nearly all of them are preceded by warning signs
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsNearly everyone who experiences a cardiovascular event — heart attacks, heart failure and strokes — exhibits at least one modifiable risk factor beforehand, new research shows. The study refutes the …