The aging process isn't linear, but it accelerates at age 50, new study shows

Philly Voice (Health) 7/29 8:00A Courtenay Harris Bond

Aging accelerates at age 50, when tissues and organs begin a rapid deterioration, a new study shows. It builds on previous research that found two distinct inflection points in the aging process — ages 44 and 60.

Library of Congress adds docuseries on Camden health-care workers to records on COVID-19

Philly Voice (Health) 7/29 7:31A Michaela Althouse

'Stories in Care,' an online docuseries chronicling the work of Camden health-care providers, is now part of the Library of Congress' catalogue archiving the COVID-19 pandemic for future generations. The 22 episodes feature interviews with...

Fearing Medicaid coverage loss, some parents rush to vaccinate their kids

Philly Voice (Health) 7/25 9:13A Jackie Fortiér, KFF Health News

Pediatricians say anxious parents are concerned about access to routine childhood immunizations, especially those with children on Medicaid, due to changes HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made to the CDC's advisory vaccine panel and Medicaid...

Enforcement of law that restricts mobile services in Kensington will be delayed, city officials say

Philly Voice (Health) 7/24 10:09A Courtenay Harris Bond

Enforcement of a new law that will restrict mobile addiction services in Kensington will be delayed until Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration determines the new permitting process required for outreach groups. The law takes effect Monday.

U.S. fertility rate fell to a record low last year, CDC says

Philly Voice (Health) 7/24 9:23A Courtenay Harris Bond

The U.S. fertility rate dropped to a record low in 2024, falling to 53.8 births per 1,000 women, new data from the CDC shows. That equates to 1.6 children per woman of childbearing age. Contributing factors include greater access to birth control...

Researchers find link between ADHD traits and sleep disorders

Philly Voice (Health) 7/18 10:10A Molly McVety

Researchers from the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience examined data from an online sleep survey based in the Netherlands to find links between ADHD traits and chronic sleep issues. In a separate study, the...

President Donald Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency; here's what that is and how it's...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/17 11:04A Courtenay Harris Bond

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. The condition, known as CVI, is usually mild at first, and characterized by leg swelling. But it can lead to severe health complications, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Healthy Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo

Philly Voice (Health) 7/17 5:04A Independence Good Living

Love fettuccine Alfredo but not the heavy feeling that comes after?

Prostate cancer is unlikely to kill men if it's low risk and treated according to best practices,...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/10 6:36A Courtenay Harris Bond

People with low-risk prostate cancer treated according National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines are more likely to die of other causes, new research shows.

Jefferson Health receives $28 million donation from Sidney and Caroline Kimmel

Philly Voice (Health) 7/10 4:59A Molly McVety

Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University have received a $28 million donation from Sidney and Caroline Kimmel to fund the emergency department expansion at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and research efforts at the Sidney Kimmel...

Vacations offer more than a good time — they boost mental and physical health, too

Philly Voice (Health) 7/9 7:53A Courtenay Harris Bond

Vacations are important for maintaining and improving mental and physical health, research shows. Even a staycation can help reduce stress, improve a sense of well-being and lower the risk of heart disease. But about half of people with paid time...

Transform Your Smile: How Modern Cosmetic Dentistry Works

PhillyBite Healthy 7/8 4:00A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - A bright, confident smile can open doors, boost self-esteem, and leave a lasting impression in both personal and professional life. But the reality is that very few people are born...

Piled up trash is more than just gross — it's also a public health risk

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 10:55A Courtenay Harris Bond

The piles of trash that are building in Philadelphia — a byproduct of a city workers strike — are not just gross. They're also health risks. Rodents attracted to garbage can spread disease, and breathing gases emitted by rotting plant and animal...

Trump's domestic policy bill to cut SNAP benefits to 42,000 Philadelphia residents

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 10:36A Courtenay Harris Bond

The passage of President Donald Trump's domestic policy bill means more than 40,000 Philadelphia residents could lose their SNAP benefits. The number of people facing food insecurity has risen since pandemic era relief programs ended and food...

A couple that tried to get pregnant for 18 years finally conceived with the help of a new AI...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 7:29A Courtenay Harris Bond

An artificial intelligence procedure developed by Columbia University helped a couple conceive after 18 years of trying to get pregnant. The AI program is able to detect viable sperm in the semen of men with azoospermia, a rare type of infertility.