A 40-year-old’s journey through her first mammogram

Philly Voice (Health) 11/20 4:43A Ashley Weyler, for Independence

Yearly mammograms are important in the fight against breast cancer.

'Hurried child syndrome' can lead to anxiety and depression; here's how parents can avoid...

Philly Voice (Health) 11/18 8:50A Franki Rudnesky

'Hurried child syndrome,' coined by psychologist David Elkind in 1981, refers to parental tendencies to burden children with overcrowded schedules and too-high expectations. Research has found most hurried children have anxiety, depression and...

Aging and bladder health: common issues and prevention tips

Philly Voice (Health) 11/18 4:37A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Most people don’t think about their bladder very often. But as you get older, it’s something that requires a little but more attention.

Carrots sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans recalled due to potential E. coli contamination

Philly Voice (Health) 11/17 9:46A Franki Rudnesky

Carrots sold at grocery stores such as Trader Joe's and Wegmans are being recalled after being linked to a deadly multi-state E. coli outbreak that has sickened people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of some of...

Philadelphia's Vegan Bar Scene

PhillyBite Healthy 11/14 6:35A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Jim Wr

Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia's culinary landscape is bursting with flavor, and its vegan scene is no exception. But where can you find a delicious plant-based meal and a vibrant bar atmosphere?...

Nearly 1 in 6 U.S. adults now has diabetes, CDC says

Philly Voice (Health) 11/6 7:56A Courtenay Harris Bond

The percentage of U.S. adults with diabetes increased to 16% in 2021-2023 from about 10% in 1990-2000, the CDC says. Most people with diabetes have type 2, a form that can be prevented by eating healthier and exercising more often.

Menthol cigarette ban would push people toward therapies to quit smoking, study suggests

Philly Voice (Health) 11/5 5:41A Courtenay Harris Bond

A menthol cigarette ban would spur many smokers to choose smoking cessation therapies, including nicotine gum and lozenges, new research shows. Menthol cigarette smokers also would be less likely to turn to e-cigarettes, the study found. The FDA...

How to enroll in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan

Philly Voice (Health) 11/1 6:48A The IBX Insights Team

If you live in the Philadelphia area and you’re shopping for an individual or family health insurance plan, Independence Blue Cross can help.

Teens who get surgery for obesity retain weight-loss reductions 10 years later

Philly Voice (Health) 10/31 8:58A Courtenay Harris Bond

Teenagers with obesity who undergo gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgeries retain their weight-loss reductions 10 years later, according to study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. They also have a 50% lower incidence of type...

Why high-intensity workouts may make people feel less hungry

Philly Voice (Health) 10/28 7:40A Franki Rudnesky

High-intensity workouts like running, bicycling and jumping rope suppress levels of the hormone ghrelin, which is responsible for stimulating appetite, more than moderate forms of exercise, new research shows. This effect, which makes people feel...

Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome

Philly Voice (Health) 10/25 6:38A Christopher Damman, University o

Halloween treats can throw the gut microbiome into disarray by feeding inflammatory microbes that weaken the protective lining that separates your microbiome from the rest of the body. No candy is healthy, but some options are better than others....

Standing for long periods can be bad for your health – just like sitting, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 10/25 6:33A Franki Rudnesky

Standing still for long periods increases the risk of circulatory diseases, according to a new study that also found prolonged sitting increases the risk of cardiovascular and circulatory diseases. Doctors offer tips to combat sedentary behaviors...

What causes nosebleeds? And when should medical attention be sought?

Philly Voice (Health) 10/24 7:29A Courtenay Harris Bond

Most people will get at least one nosebleed in their lives. Though the experience is unpleasant, nosebleeds are rarely serious. Here is more information on their causes, how to stop the bleeding and when to see a doctor.

Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Philly Voice (Health) 10/20 8:11A Franki Rudnesky

Hundreds of frozen waffle products from manufacturer TreeHouse Foods have been recalled due to possible listeria risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. The recall includes nearly 700 frozen waffle products, some sold under the...

Philly hospitals test new strategy for 'tranq dope' withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking...

Philly Voice (Health) 10/18 8:14A Kory London, Thomas Jefferson Un

A new approach to treating withdraw from 'tranq dope' – the mixture of fentanyl and xylazine that permeates Philly's street drugs – has reduced the severity of suffering and the likelihood that people in withdrawal will leave hospitals before...