https://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/community/philadelphia_newsThe latest news and information from Phiiladelphia.https://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFP5R/Lane_Johnsons_mental_health_advocacy_may_be_the_newly_retired_Eagles_most_lasting_impact.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Lane Johnson's accomplishments on the football field were great. But the newly retired Eagle also contributed to a cultural shift that made it more acceptable for men to acknowledge emotional distress and ask for help.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:13 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFMUP/Forever_chemicals_are_in_nearly_all_waterways_in_Pennsylvania_and_New_Jersey_report_shows.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Per- and -polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS or 'forever chemicals,' were detected in 91% of waterways tested in New Jersey and 96% of waterways tested in Pennsylvania, a new report shows.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:31:02 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFKBA/Those_late-night_snacks_may_be_putting_your_liver_health_at_risk.html(Philly Voice (Health)) New research shows that people who snack after bedtime have a 20% to 30% higher likelihood of developing fatty liver disease.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFIYP/Pennsylvania_sues_pharma_companies_for_allegedly_colluding_to_manipulate_insulin_prices.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Attorney General Dave Sunday is seeking restitution for diabetic Pennsylvanians harmed by inflated insulin prices in a new lawsuit against drug manufacturers like Eli Lilly and pharmacy benefit managers like Caremark and OptumRx.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:41:58 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFHX1/Myth_meet_medicine_Do_redheads_really_need_more_anesthesia.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Genetic variants associated with natural red hair may influence pain perception and responses to certain anesthetic and pain medications, but the effect varies considerably from person to person.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFGRP/Pope_Leo_has_a_nodule_in_his_lung_Heres_what_that_is_and_how_its_treated.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Pope Leo says he is having surgery related to a lung nodule detected during routine checkups. Lung nodules are often not cancerous, but may require a biopsy or removal for proper diagnosis.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:53:49 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFGRO/Raw_milk_consumption_has_become_more_popular_but_a_prominent_medical_group_wants_sales_to_be_banned.html(Philly Voice (Health)) The American Academy of Pediatrics says raw milk sales should be banned, because consuming raw milk can lead to serious foodborne illnesses that can result in hospitalization and death.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:32:28 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFGRN/In_light_of_Cornell_rape_case_Philly_rolls_out_awareness_campaign_to_connect_sexual_assault_survivors_to_resources.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Philadelphia's health department has started a campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and available resources in wake of the Cornell University rape case. In the suburbs, Main Line Health has a new, enhanced system for survivors who report...Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFF64/Flu_season_is_near_heres_a_guide_to_available_vaccines.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Vaccination provides the best protection against influenza. Several safe and effective vaccines are available this season, including a new mRNA shot for people 50 and older and a nasal spray for those who don't like needles.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFDFF/Your_cells_keep_a_record_of_every_workout_youve_ever_done_and_those_gains_persist_even_after_a_break_from_exercise.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Scientists have long understood exercise as something whose beneficial effects fade away over time. But new research is challenging that notion.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YFC8B/Chester_County_high_school_is_closed_Friday_due_to_measles_case.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Oxford Area High School in Chester County is closed Friday because a measles case was confirmed in its school community. The school is confirming the immunity documentation of its staffers. Anyone who is unvaccinated against measles cannot return to...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:04:46 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YF9KC/Studying_dementia_in_dogs_may_provide_clues_for_Alzheimers_treatment.html(Philly Voice (Health)) The brains of dogs with dementia have striking similarities to the brains of humans with dementia, a finding that may help advance the research and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YF7PE/Fish_in_the_Wissahickon_Creek_basin_have_unsafe_levels_of_forever_chemicals_officials_warn.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Pennsylvania health and environmental officials issued a 'do not eat' advisory for all fish species in the Wissahickon Creek basin in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties after detecting unsafe PFOS levels.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:11:44 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YF7PB/Heart_failure_has_more_than_doubled_among_younger_adults_in_recent_decades.html(Philly Voice (Health)) Heart failure rates more than doubled among young adults in the United States in recent decades, a new report shows. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans will develop heart failure during their lives, and the rate is projected to continue rising.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:48:43 Zhttps://brynmawr.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/YF1K7/Menopause_is_a_major_health_milestone_yet_health_records_barely_track_it_new_research_finds.html(Philly Voice (Health)) An analysis of the electronic medical records of almost 240,000 women found that only 12% included mention of menopause, even though more than half the women reported separately that they were experiencing this transition. The findings reveal a major...Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:00:00 Z