Studies

Men are twice as likely to die of broken heart syndrome as women

Hearing aids can be a tool for combating loneliness among seniors

Hearing Aids Loneliness

More teens are using nicotine pouches – a tobacco product touted as a smoking alternative

As the U.S. faces a physician shortage, 1 in 10 doctors say they are burned out

Doctor Burnout

Adults with acne are at higher risk of eating disorders

Children's Health

COVID-19 puts kids at increased risk of kidney, heart and gut problems

Long Covid Kids

Eating ultra-processed foods may lead to an early death; here's how to reduce them in your diet

Technology use may help ward off cognitive decline — not expedite it

Prostate cancer therapy being tested at Main Line Health may 'open up the door' to new treatments for advanced cancers

Prostate Cancer Main Line

Gonorrhea is on the verge of being impossible to treat, but a new antibiotic may alter that course

Gonorrhea Antibiotic Treatment

Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say

Maternal Deaths U.S.

Could AI replace your therapist? New research suggests the technology could play a role in mental health care

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Laughing gas appears to reduce depression, but researchers don't totally understand why

laughing gas dentist

As much as 26% of medical imaging is unnecessary — and contributing to climate change, study finds

Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20% in older adults, study shows

A subtle loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Smell Tests Alzheimer's

Eating more fruit and dairy products may reduce the risk of tinnitus

tinnitus diet study

There's no one-size-fits-all way to adopt a healthy lifestyle — and understanding this is key to success

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For teens, strong friendships outweigh impact of social media on mental health

Wealth and education may play key roles in determining heart health

Heart Health Wealth

Replacing butter with plant-based oils helps people live longer, study finds

Large tattoos nearly triple the risk of lymphoma, new study suggests

Tattoos Lymphoma Cancer

Poorly-run meetings leave workers with 'hangovers' that sap their productivity, study shows

Meeting hangovers

Menopause symptoms begin for most women in their 30s, study shows

Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more

The key to happiness? Don't strive for it

Happiness Paradox

Traumatic brain injuries may one day be treated with a nasal spray

Limiting internet use on smartphones can help boost mental health, attention spans

Mental Health phone use

Suicides by guns are far more prevalent in the U.S. than elsewhere in the world

Suicides Guns men

Infant deaths increased in states that implemented abortion bans, study finds

Infant mortality abortion

Weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy help people drink less and smoke fewer cigarettes, new research finds

More Americans are working past 65, and most say it has a positive effect on their health

Older Americans Work

People wake up happier than when they go to sleep, study finds

Happiness Levels Morning

Giving birth to twins increases heart disease risk during postpartum period, study warns

Heavy marijuana use has a 'significant' impact on memory and attention, study finds

Cannabis Use Memory

Chemotherapy often leaves cancer patients with chronic nerve pain

Chemotherapy Side Effects

Children whose parents divorce are more likely to have strokes as adults

Divorce stroke risk

Children's Health

Playing sports helps teens perform better in the classroom, study finds

Sports Academic Performance

Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses

Weight Loss Drugs

Brief bursts of physical activity can boost brain performance; here are some exercises to reap those benefits

exercise cognition

Drinking coffee only in the morning may lower your risk of heart disease

Coffee Heart Disease

Annual dementia diagnoses will double by 2060, study finds

Patients get quick access to medical test results online – but understanding them is often difficult

Medical Records online

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Creatine Supplement Training

Creatine helps build muscle and strength even without exercise, study shows

IBX ambulatory surgery partnership

Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross, and Regent Surgical launch ambulatory surgery partnership

Slow Running Jogging

Running hard isn't always necessary —slow jogging has health benefits, too

Infant Mortality Disparities

After years of falling, infant mortality rates are rising again, and racial disparities are widening

Menopause Health Records

Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it, new research finds

Protein Muscle Building

More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work

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