As the clinical nurse manager at Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital's emergency department, Cindy Zimmerman essentially runs the place like Dana Evans, the charge nurse character in HBO's "The Pitt." With …
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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Trump cuts and RFK Jr.’s anti-fluoride fight aren’t helping
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsEight-year-old Jonah woke up one May morning with a swollen face and a toothache. He refused the pain medication that his mom, Geneva Reynolds, tried to give him. He didn't …
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Difficult people are more than a pain in the neck. They may make others age faster
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsYou might want to be more choosy about who you spend time with given new research suggesting that difficult people not only cause emotional stress, but also may hasten the …
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IBX recognized as a Pioneer Age Friendly Medicare Advantage Plan
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsIndependence Blue Cross (IBX) has been recognized as a Pioneer Age‑Friendly Medicare Advantage Plan for its work with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and The John A. Hartford Foundation. …
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Recreational drug use significantly increases risk of stroke, study finds
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsRecreational drugs, including marijuana, may significantly increase the likelihood of stroke later in life, a new study found. Using data from 100 million people, researchers found that amphetamine use increased …
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FDA’s abrupt flip‑flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drugmakers of investing in vaccines
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsThe Food and Drug Administration's decision, made public on Feb. 10, to not review an application to approve Moderna's proposed mRNA-based flu vaccine set off a firestorm of criticism from …
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Trader Joe’s recalls 4 frozen food products due to possible glass contamination
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsFour Trader Joe's products are being recalled as part of a larger recall of nearly 37 million pounds of fried rice and dumpling products due to possible contamination with glass. …
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Americans trust the CDC less under Donald Trump than they did under Joe Biden, Penn survey shows
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsAmericans are much more likely to trust a career scientist or medical group over the current leaders of the federal health department, new polling reveals. A survey from the University …
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been gamechangers for weight loss. Can they have a similar effect on addiction?
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsWeight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic may become the new frontline warriors in treating and preventing drug and alcohol addiction, a large new study shows. The research, published Wednesday …
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Women’s pain often lasts longer than men’s — that’s not just a perception
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsWomen have their share of unique challenges when it comes to experiencing pain, from giving birth to dealing with menstrual cramps to recovering from cesarean sections. They also tend to …