MAHA's treatments for autism: camel's milk, stem cell injections — and spelling therapy

Philly Voice (Health) 6/13 11:00P Arthur Allen, KFF Health News

Supporters say assisted spelling has improved the lives of thousands of people with autism, and they have powerful allies, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But leading professional groups for autism science point to research showing that these...

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread

Philly Voice (Health) 6/13 3:47A Andrés Henao, University of Colo

Events like the World Cup rarely cause major outbreaks, but they do create opportunities for infectious diseases to spread. The possibilities range from the unlikely (Ebola) to the much more probable (flu and measles) and the largely overlooked...

Getting men to adopt healthier habits requires persistence, patience and public attention — but it...

Philly Voice (Health) 6/11 11:00P Louis Bezich

Men's Health Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress men have made toward leading healthier lives, and the work that lies ahead. The effort to encourage men to adopt healthier habits requires persistence, patience and sustained...

Lymphatic drainage is having a moment, though research shows its benefits may be limited

Philly Voice (Health) 6/11 4:17A Courtenay Harris Bond

Lymphatic massage techniques aim to drain lymph fluids, with influencers claiming they help brighten skin, boost immunity and stimulate weight loss. But experts say healthy people are unlikely to see significant health benefits.

How managers can start mental health conversations

Philly Voice (Health) 6/9 3:53A Dr. Ryan Connolly, M.D., M.S., s

Managers play a key role in supporting their employees. But leaders may feel unsure about how to bring up topics like mental health. Mental health conversations at work may feel too personal or uncomfortable, especially because work discussions...

Summer may ease pressures on youth, but it's a good time to address mental health concerns

Philly Voice (Health) 6/7 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

Pressures on youth tend to drop during the summer, making it a great time to prepare them for the mental health challenges that may return with the school year, a therapists says.

AI is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health issues, but doctors are still better at weighing...

Philly Voice (Health) 6/6 11:00P Andrew Parsons, University of Vi

Artificial intelligence is approaching, and in some cases exceeding, doctors’ ability to make accurate diagnoses. But knowing what ails a patient is not sufficient for determining how to care for them. And how to manage a patient, even after the...

RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans' medical records for clues on autism and vaccines

Philly Voice (Health) 6/5 11:00P Amanda Seitz and Darius Tahir, K

U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking access to most American's medical records through little-known state systems that allow hospitals and clinics to exchange detailed, identifiable patient information. It's part of an effort to...

Laughing gas is being used by people to get high. To prevent this, a lawmaker wants to restrict its...

Philly Voice (Health) 6/2 6:25A Courtenay Harris Bond

PA lawmaker to introduce ban on nitrous oxide products abused to get high, sometimes called "whippets." Abuse of nitrous oxide can lead to serious health problems, including neuropathy, delusions and bizarre behavior.

New pancreatic cancer pill may revolutionize treatment for the deadly disease, experts say

Philly Voice (Health) 6/1 6:04A Courtenay Harris Bond

Pancreatic cancer patients who received he experimental drug daraxonrasib during a clinical trial lived twice as long as those who received chemotherapy, researchers found. The drug may revolutionize pancreatic cancer treatment, they say.

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth

Philly Voice (Health) 5/30 11:00P Yenupini Joyce Adams, University

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality among high-income countries. Pennsylvania offers a useful lens for examining this crisis at the state level. Nearly 70% of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur after childbirth, including 48% between...

Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution

Philly Voice (Health) 5/29 11:00P Sarah Kwon, KFF Health News

Congress' decision last year not to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternatives to comprehensive health insurance, which have lower premiums but don’t meet ACA standards for coverage or...

Could a four-day work week help reduce obesity rates? It's a question America may want to consider

Philly Voice (Health) 5/28 11:00P Louis Bezich

New research links reduced working hours to lower obesity rates. This has renewed the push for a four-day work week, a change that American employers have been hesitant to adapt.

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

Philly Voice (Health) 5/27 9:50A Courtenay Harris Bond

Updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines recommend the use of two new at-home stool tests and, for the first time, a blood test. Colonoscopies remain the gold standard, but the American Cancer Society says alternatives may help improve...

Understanding depression to get the right care

Philly Voice (Health) 5/27 5:11A The IBX Insights Team

Understanding depression to get the right care