Six extraordinary teachers in the Philadelphia region will be honored by the Phillies and Independence Blue Cross at Citizens Bank Park this summer. The health insurer is bringing back the …
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Becoming an expert birdwatcher may help protect the brain from aging
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsBirdwatchers who can spot and identify species may have an edge in slowing cognitive decline as they age, according to new research on the growing hobby. A study out of …
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Newborn vaccination against hepatitis B declined after RFK Jr. went on Joe Rogan podcast, study finds
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsFewer parents were vaccinating their newborns against hepatitis B even before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed its recommendation that all babies get the immunization, new research shows. …
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Picky eating starts in the womb – here’s how to expand your child’s palate
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsIt's 5:45 p.m. and you've just arrived home after a long day at work. You'd like nothing more than a glass of pinot and to binge old episodes of your …
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Pa., N.J. and 13 other states sue Trump administration over changes to vaccine schedule
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport were part of a coalition of Democratic leaders from 15 states that on Tuesday announced a lawsuit against …
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Cooper expands prostate cancer care with groundbreaking noninvasive robotic HIFU treatment
by myphillyconnection 15 viewsMD Anderson at Cooper has expanded its prostate cancer treatment program with the addition of robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound, a groundbreaking therapy designed to treat tumors without surgery or radiation. …
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The more foods a dinner spread includes, the more likely people are to overeat
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsWhen people are given a smorgasbord of options to eat, like at a buffet or a Super Bowl party, the temptation to sample most of the spread is often too …
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Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsAbout half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the …
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Most Americans don’t get enough fiber, even though it’s essential for digestive health and disease prevention. Found in plant foods, fiber is a carbohydrate your body can’t digest but still …
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Women’s arteries are less clogged than men’s, but that doesn’t protect them from heart attack risks
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsWomen have lower amounts of harmful plaque in their arteries compared with men, but the discrepancy doesn't diminish a woman's risk of having a heart attack, new research shows. In …