New research out of the University of Pennsylvania has helped identify how major weight-loss drugs suppress so-called "food noise" in the brain. "Food noise" is a term for constant thoughts …
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Support groups for alcohol use disorder are more effective when they are attended in person
by myphillyconnection 25 viewsMuch of life went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic — work, school and even some doctor's appointments. So did many support groups for people with alcohol use disorder. But people …
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Choosing a running shoe that fits well and meets your needs can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsThere are so many brands and models of running shoes that selecting a pair that fits and functions well can feel as arduous as completing a marathon. And there seems …
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Breast cancer and birth control: A huge new study shows how science can be distorted
by myphillyconnection 28 viewsAs misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media …
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Possible measles exposure took place at Philadelphia International Airport, health officials warn
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsHealth officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday. People who were in terminals A and B between 8:50 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday …
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Lifting weights may be better than running for weight loss and diabetes management, study finds
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsIf you hate aerobic exercise but want to lose weight, you may be in luck. Weightlifting is more effective than running when it comes to burning fat and reducing insulin …
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For years, the two patients had come to the Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where doctors and researchers follow people with cognitive impairment as they age, as …
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As vaccination rates fall, the U.S. soon will lose its ‘measles-free’ status — like Canada just did
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsIn the wake of a measles outbreak in Canada that has infected thousands of people over the past year, an international health agency revoked the country's measles-free status on Monday. …
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Madison Avenue is making bromances cool. Can that spur improvements in men’s health?
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsI'm continually on the lookout for any positive indicators in the men's health space, and I'm always anxious to share any sign of movement in the right direction. Recently, two …
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If you’re craving something sweet but still want to keep things on the healthier side, these no-bake chocolate almond treats are a great option. They use basic ingredients you may …