The first Baby Cafe location in New Jersey opens Thursday, aiming to offer breastfeeding parents a free and welcoming environment to gather for support, education and connection. Baby Cafe is …
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New court in Kensington will serve as a pipeline to drug treatment, Mayor Parker says
Some people arrested for low-level drug crimes in Kensington now may be eligible for expedited court hearings and immediate treatment referrals. The new Kensington Neighborhood Wellness Court and Wellness Support …
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Brief bursts of physical activity can boost brain performance; here are some exercises to reap those benefits
People who only can squeeze in quick workouts here and there may still reap cognitive health benefits, new research shows. A study published in Communications Psychology analyzed decades of research …
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In Kensington, outreach workers give out food, clothing and toiletries from trucks, but potential restrictions loom
A City Council bill that would restrict mobile outreach services in Kensington is in response to complaints about litter and nuisance behaviors in the neighborhood, the epicenter of Philly's addiction …
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The FDA wants to limit nicotine in cigarettes — a move that could save millions of lives
The Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule this week that could encourage millions of Americans to quit smoking cigarettes — and prevent millions more from ever developing a habit. …
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Insomnia drugs improve sleep, but they also may stop a process that helps prevent dementia
Sleep medications help many adults get a full night's sleep, but new research suggests they potentially may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Zolpidem, the sedative in Ambien and other …
Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train …
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Even 1 alcoholic drink a day elevates your cancer risk – a neuroscientist explains the surgeon general’s report
Mounting scientific evidence suggests as little as 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day can increase the likelihood of several cancers. This prompted U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to release a …
Fewer Americans are dying from cancer, but more cases are being diagnosed in women, the American Cancer Society's latest report says. An estimated 2.04 million cancer cases and 618,120 cancer …
At Independence Blue Cross (IBX), we’ve made a powerful commitment to advancing health equity in the communities we serve. That starts with acknowledging health inequities wherever they exist. In our …