Flu cases are rising across the country, and only expected to climb as families travel and gather for the holidays. The timing of the uptick in seasonal influenza activity is …
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Inside the FDA’s vaccine uproar and the push to overhaul the U.S. immunization system
by myphillyconnection 63 viewsSix days after a senior FDA official sent a sweeping internal email claiming that COVID-19 vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children," 12 former FDA commissioners released …
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Strong relationships provide the willpower needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle
by myphillyconnection 64 viewsSkepticism reigns supreme in America, and it’s been my experience that men over 50 reside on the more skeptical end of the continuum. It takes strong and substantial evidence to …
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With norovirus cases on the rise, here’s how to prevent the ‘stomach bug’
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsGatherings with family and friends, drinks and feasts – the holidays can be merry and bright and also bring heightened risk of contracting norovirus, sometimes called the "winter vomiting disease" …
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This fresh, flavorful guacamole brings bright citrus, warm spice, and just the right amount of heat to any spread. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and no fillers, it’s an easy …
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Trump’s idea for health accounts has been tried. Millions of patients have ended up in debt
by myphillyconnection 117 viewsSarah Monroe once had a relatively comfortable middle-class life. She and her family lived in a neatly landscaped neighborhood near Cleveland. They had a six-figure income and health insurance. Then, …
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Holiday stress keeping you up at night? Cognitive shuffling may help you fall asleep
by myphillyconnection 95 viewsLonger, darker days during this time of year leave many people feeling sluggish. But people still may find themselves struggling to fall asleep at night, their minds racing about upcoming …
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Gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple, and this vegan version keeps all the warm spice and nostalgia without the dairy or gluten. They’re made with whole grain flour, molasses and …
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For men looking to live healthier in 2026, the holidays can serve as a test run
by myphillyconnection 109 viewsThe holiday season is commonly perceived as a time of celebration, but it can serve as a teaching moment for men looking to adopt healthy behaviors. Proximity to a man's …
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Feeding kids with food allergies can be expensive. So CHOP opened a pantry to help families access allergen-free staples
by myphillyconnection 121 viewsWhen Liam Matlack was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with a wide variety of food allergies, including to dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, oats and clams. His mother, …