The Conversation

Mindfulness won't burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals

Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the U.S.

What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface

Parents can help teens navigate online racism, and research shows one strategy works best

Online Racism Parenting

Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus

Parenting Neuroscience Strategies

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

Medical Research Cuts

Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic — here are evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss

A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not

Children's Health

Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries

About a third of pregnant women in the U.S. lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies

Parents don't need to try harder — to ease stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care

'I just couldn't stop crying': How prison affects Black men's mental health long after they've been released

Most Pennsylvania voters ignore judicial elections, but a political scientist explains why they matter

AI in health care could save lives and money − but change won't happen overnight

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion — here's how to recognize it and combat it

A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − here's why

3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at risk

Your brain learns from rejection − here's how it becomes your compass for connection

Break Up Rejection

RFK Jr.'s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

Teens who drink alcohol with their parents' permission consume more as young adults, new research shows

Teens Alcohol Family

What does it mean for Biden's prostate cancer to be 'aggressive?' A urologic surgeon explains

Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements; here are 5 things to keep in mind

Smartwatch Health Data

Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows

Running with a stroller? Here's how it affects your form — and risk of injury

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

Pope Francis' death after Easter sounds miraculous, but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Health Insurance

Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 depending on Supreme Court case

Supreme Court PrEP

Pornography may be commonplace, but research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep – here's why screens alone aren't the main culprit

Sleep Social Media

Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the 'loneliness epidemic'

Feeling FOMO for something that's not even fun? It's not the event you're missing, it's the bonding

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly's street fentanyl supply

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Insomnia Sleep Tips

End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think

Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

Woman on Scale

As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults

COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren't enough to eliminate a disease

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

How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits

Raw Water Risks

Norovirus, aka the 'stomach flu,' is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe

Stomach Flu Prevention

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Mental Health Pediatricians

Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows

Philly Kratom Proposal

Philly may crack down on smoke shops that sell kratom and hemp products. But some say the proposal...

Ebola Outbreak Risk

Ebola poses little risk to most Americans, but people traveling to Congo should take caution,...

ACA Enrollment Costs

Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates

Rittenhouse Dentist Suspension

Patients of Rittenhouse dental clinic advised to be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C

IBX Nurse Award

Know a nurse that exceeds expectations? IBX seeks nominations for its Sunshine Award

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