New toys and technology, boxes and wrapping paper – clutter tends to accumulate throughout the holidays, increasing stress during what can be a joyful but also hard time for many …
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The majority of teenagers in the U.S. do not drink, smoke or use marijuana, a new report shows. The percentage of teens abstaining from alcohol, tobacco and marijuana in 2024 …
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Abington teen starts ‘little library’ to help children of people experiencing homelessness and addiction
When Amelia Fletcher started volunteering several years ago with The Everywhere Project by helping to serve meals and provide clothing to Philadelphians in need, she immediately noticed the children standing …
Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows. Sleep apnea causes breathing to stop and start during the night, most often due …
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Anti-hangover drinks claim to dull the effects of a night out, but there’s little evidence they actually work
The new year might be a time for making resolutions to improve one's health, but for many people it dawns with the nausea, headache and anxiety of a hangover. But …
Driving under the influence of alcohol causes nearly 30 percent of traffic deaths in the U.S. every year. It also leads to thousands of injuries. Drivers with a Blood Alcohol …
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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression
Going for walks has been proven to boost health in various ways, and new research found another potential benefit to add to the list. Adults that get higher daily step …
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Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist
The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95% of …
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Removing a splinter? Treating a wart? If a doctor does it, it can be billed as surgery
When George Lai of Portland, Oregon, took his toddler son to a pediatrician last summer for a checkup, the doctor noticed a little splinter in the child's palm. "He must …
AIDS Fund Philly, an organization that has spent 35 years working to reduce infections and deaths caused by AIDS, is shutting down Dec. 31, citing medical advancements that have "dramatically …