Adelaide Tovar, a University of Michigan scientist who researches genes related to diabetes, used to feel like an impostor in a laboratory. Tovar, 32, grew up poor and was the …
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As an acknowledged gym rat, I observe the routines of a lot of people. There's my hardcore, early morning group that waits for the fitness center door to open at …
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Fast action from bystanders can improve cardiac arrest survival. Many don’t know what to do.
When a woman collapsed on an escalator at the Buffalo, New York, airport last June, Phil Clough knew what to do. He and another bystander put her flat on her …
Adults with acne are 2.4 times more likely to have an eating disorder than people without acne, new research shows. The study, published in the Journal of the European Academy …
Children and young adults are at greater risk for a variety of kidney, gut and heart problems if they have had past COVID-19 infections, according to research from the University …
City officials released finalized reports Tuesday confirming that drug overdose deaths dropped slightly in 2023 and providing a more detailed picture of how the addiction crisis has been impacting Philadelphia. …
People are social beings. We crave connection and purpose. Volunteering is a great way to work with others to positively impact communities. But did you know it can also improve …
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Eating ultra-processed foods may lead to an early death; here’s how to reduce them in your diet
Consuming sugary breakfast cereals, artificially-flavored chips and crackers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and sweetened beverages like soda and energy drinks may shorten your lifespan, a new study found. Ultra-processed foods, …
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A Bucks County teen received a kidney from a young New York woman. On Friday, they met for the first time
Meghan Bosack, 21, of New York, had her kidney removed to help her recover from nutcracker syndrome. She donated it to Evelyn Bautista, 17, of Bucks County, who had been …
A program that helps veterans achieve nursing degrees has expanded to include students at Drexel and West Chester universities. The Independence Blue Cross Foundation's Service Scholars program now includes seven …