HBO Max's enormously popular television series "The Pitt" is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room. Now in …
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Health & Fitness
Fast fashion clothing may put children at risk of lead exposure, study finds
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsThe rise of mass-produced, inexpensive clothing, also known as "fast fashion," makes it easier and cheaper to outfit growing children. But significant downsides to the trend include environmental impacts, with …
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Health & Fitness
Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that’s partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsThe phrase "urban forest" sounds counterintuitive. But American cities host more than 140 million acres of the country's forests in urban parks, trees planted along streets and rivers, and other …
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Health & Fitness
People leaving prison face unique health challenges. This new Center City clinic seeks to help them
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsFiguring out how to access medical care, including mental health or addiction treatment services, can be a major challenge for people leaving jail and prison. That is why the nonprofit …
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Project HOMEspun Boutique: A Philadelphia Social Enterprise with Style and Purpose
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsProject HOMEspun Boutique is more than a thrift store. Located in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood, this resale boutique blends fashion, community impact, and workforce development into one mission-driven business. It is …
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Health & Fitness
Mental health vs. behavioral health: What’s the difference?
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsTaking care of your whole health means caring for both your body and mind. You may come across terms like “mental health” and “behavioral health,” which are sometimes used interchangeably. …
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Young men have taken to eating ‘boy kibble,’ a hearty combo of ground beef and rice
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsDog-tired dudes are talking on social media about replenishing themselves with "boy kibble" – hearty bowls of ground beef and rice — after their workouts. "Ya'll may have girl dinner, …
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Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsThe first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home in Bangalore in southern India. The girl was always up to something, …
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Babies understand deceit as early as 8 months old. By age 3, children are adept ‘little liars’
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsSome children begin attempting to deceive their parents before their first birthdays, a new study suggests. About 1 in 4 infants are beginning to understand the concept of deception at …
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Drinking soda linked to higher risk of anxiety in adolescents, study finds
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsDrinking soda and other highly-sweetened beverages has been linked to a higher risk of diabetes and obesity. Now research suggests that drinking sugary beverages also negatively affects adolescent mental health. …