Recently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional …

Ample research points to the wide array of benefits that come from strength training, including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and early death. Research also shows that strength …

Amid America's search for longevity, there's a conversation we still need to have. It isn't about technology, insurance or drug prices. It's more personal — and it has the potential …

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 …

The 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 …

The 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 …

Figuring 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 …

Project 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 …

Taking 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. …

Dog-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, …