Fewer Americans are dying of heart attacks, but other heart disease fatalities have surged

Philly Voice (Health) 6/25 6:27A Courtenay Harris Bond

Heart disease deaths are down overall since the 1970s, a decline spurned by a 90% drop in heart attack fatalities, new research shows. But heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and other types of heart disease...

Thriving with a chronic health condition

Philly Voice (Health) 6/24 8:12A Dr. Luz Ramos, for Independence

Everyone who is diagnosed with a chronic health condition processes it differently. People might be sad, anxious, or angry. After the initial shock wears off, it is important to keep your mindset positive because you can manage this!

Summertime got you feeling down? Here's how to beat heat-induced blues

Philly Voice (Health) 6/24 8:07A Courtenay Harris Bond

Summertime is often associated with happy activities, such as barbecues, beach days and vacations. But some people actually feel more anxious and depressed during the hotter months. They may have summer seasonal affective disorder.

CBD Oil for Dogs: A Natural Approach to Calming Anxiety and Stress

PhillyBite Healthy 6/23 3:26A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - Anxiety and stress often affect dogs. These conditions can significantly impact a dog's overall well-being, whether it's separation anxiety, noise phobias, or general nervousness....

Napping has many health benefits, but only if it is done right

Philly Voice (Health) 6/20 6:04A Courtenay Harris Bond

There are many benefits to napping — research shows naps can make up for lost sleep, boost cardiovascular health, help lower blood pressure, increase alertness and improve mood. But sleeping for too long during the day or too late in the...

The importance of LGBTQIA+ health equity

Philly Voice (Health) 6/19 7:51A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another non-heterosexual orientation (LGBTQIA+) continue to face many disparities in both health outcomes and access to good health care.

Healthy Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Philly Voice (Health) 6/19 6:07A Independence Good Living

Whether you're hosting a game night or just craving something with a little kick, these buffalo chicken nuggets bring the heat without sacrificing your health goals.

How children use screens matters more than how much time they spend on them

Philly Voice (Health) 6/19 3:18A Courtenay Harris Bond

The amount of screen time children receive matters less than how they use screens, a new study shows. How children engage with the screens — and whether they show signs of compulsion, distress or loss of control — has a greater impact on mental...

Free period products to be available to Philly school district students

Philly Voice (Health) 6/18 8:51A Courtenay Harris Bond

The School District of Philadelphia's middle and high schools will have free period products available to students when classes resume this fall. The district received $200,000 in state grants as part of a push to end period poverty in schools.

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement will pay $200 million to Pa. and $125 million to...

Philly Voice (Health) 6/16 7:04A Kristin Hunt

All 50 U.S. states have signed onto a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and the pharmaceutical company's owners, the Sacklers. The family is barred from selling opioids in America and still subject to civil...

Want to know when you'll die and how to prolong your life? There are apps for that

Philly Voice (Health) 6/16 6:43A Shamus Clancy

Death Clock and similar apps predict when users will die and also provide tips for building healthier lifestyles — with the goal of extending one's life.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and his family donate $50 million to boost autism research at CHOP and...

Philly Voice (Health) 6/10 6:34A Shamus Clancy

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and his family donated $50 million to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to create a new institute for autism research. The family's gift aims to 'spark a new era of scientific...

Hernias: Causes, symptoms, and treatments

Philly Voice (Health) 6/9 6:30A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Overexerting yourself can sometimes lead to a sore muscle or minor strain. But in more serious cases, it can cause a hernia, a condition that might require surgery.

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don't need COVID boosters. Here's what the science says

Philly Voice (Health) 6/6 3:50A Jackie Fortiér, KFF Health News

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may say healthy pregnant women do not need COVID-19 vaccines, but science suggests otherwise. Pregnancy suppresses the immune system, increasing the likelihood of illness and making it more difficult to fight...

Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 6/2 7:50A Kristin Hunt

Regular exercise could lower the risk of death, recurrence or new diagnoses among colon cancer patients, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds. The disease has been affecting more Americans under the age of 50.