If 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 50 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 45 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 …
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Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a ‘survivor’
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsZipporah Washington was in a nursing program last winter when she began experiencing stabbing pains in her chest and breathing difficulties. At first, doctors thought Washington had a cyst in …
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When the temperature drops, a warm bowl of chili always hits the spot. This version keeps things light without losing any of the comfort. Made with lean ground turkey, fiber-filled …
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Radiation may be unnecessary as an early-stage breast cancer treatment
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsMore than half of breast cancer patients receive radiation as part of their treatment, but it may not help those with early-stage cancer, new research shows. Women who received a …
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Common dry cleaning chemical increases risk of liver cancer, study confirms
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsNew research confirms the link between a chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and cancer – although dry cleaners still have nine years to phase it out. Perchloroethylene, also known …
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Hormone therapy treatments for menopause no longer will carry warnings on heart disease, cancer
by myphillyconnection 55 viewsThe black box warnings on hormone treatments prescribed to treat menopause will be removed in an effort to encourage their use, U.S. health officials said Monday. The Food and Drug …