Bruce Willis may not be aware that he has dementia, his wife says

Philly Voice (Health) 9/25 10:09A Michael Tanenbaum

Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in February. His wife, Emma Hemming Willis, told NBC's 'Today' that the retired actor may not be aware that he has FTD, which can have noticeable effects on communication, personality and...

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health

Philly Voice (Health) 9/22 2:41P Chantrell Frazier, Kenneth G. Fu

Body odor is so distinctive that it can be used to tell people apart, and researchers have found ways to predict the characteristics of people based on their scents. Trained dogs can sniff out cancer, COVID-19, impending seizures and low...

Eating healthy foods can help boost one's mental health

Philly Voice (Health) 9/22 10:18A Maggie Mancini

Eating processed foods made with chemical additives increases the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety, studies suggest. Food plays an important role in improving and preserving mental health due to its ability to shape the...

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health

Philly Voice (Health) 9/22 7:11A Chantrell Frazier, Kenneth G. Fu

Body odor is so distinctive that it can be used to tell you apart from everyone around you. Researchers are producing models to predict the characteristics of a person based on their scent.

When you think about your health, don't forget your eyes

Philly Voice (Health) 9/22 6:42A Bernard J. Wolfson, California H

Eye diseases often are painless and progress slowly, but they can cause vision impairment. Glaucoma can cause irreparable damage, and cataracts can lead to blindness. These issues, and refractive problems, can be caught early by receiving...

Hot flashes are a hallmark of menopause, but aging men can get them too

Philly Voice (Health) 9/22 3:18A Louis Bezich

Hot flashes are not limited to women. Men also can experience them – primarily after undergoing hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer. But they also can be caused by a drop in testosterone levels. Treatments include antidepressants and...

The most effective exercises for people with joint pain

Philly Voice (Health) 9/21 9:13A Peter Key, Sponsored by Independ

There are many kinds of exercises to choose from, but there are also some you should avoid if you’re having joint pain.

Secondhand smoke can cause deadly health issues, but Pennsylvania casinos can still permit smoking

Philly Voice (Health) 9/21 8:20A Maggie Mancini

Pennsylvania's indoor smoking ban exempts casinos, private clubs and some bars. New legislation that would close those loopholes is aimed at protecting the health of casino workers. Secondhand smoke can cause coronary heart disease, lung cancer...

Free COVID-19 tests are again available through the U.S. Postal Service; here's how to order them

Philly Voice (Health) 9/21 6:25A Brian A. Saunders

U.S. households can order four free, at-home COVID-19 tests by visiting covidtests.gov beginning Monday, Sept. 25. The tests will be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. The Biden administration has revived the program that distributed 755...

The first Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years is nearly here, and others may be on their way

Philly Voice (Health) 9/21 4:57A Michael Tanenbaum

Lyme disease vaccines have not been available since 2002, when Lymerix was pulled off the market in the U.S. But Pfizer and Valneva SE have a shot in late clinical trials, and Penn Medicine is among others developing new vaccines. Lyme disease...

Healthy Recipe: Mango & Tomatillo Salsa

Philly Voice (Health) 9/21 4:56A Do it Better Wellness

Try a delicious new recipe!

Turmeric may be as effective at treating indigestion as a common acid reflux drug, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 9/20 10:21A Maggie Mancini

Curcumin, a compound found in Turmeric, may be as effective at treating indigestion as omeprazole, a common medication used to treat acid reflux, according to a new study. Turmeric also has been linked to reduced inflammation, improved memory,...

High blood pressure impacts one-third of adults, but most are not properly treated, WHO says

Philly Voice (Health) 9/19 9:32A Maggie Mancini

About 1 in 3 adults worldwide has hypertension, but about 80% of them do not have the condition properly managed, and nearly half of them don't even realize they have high blood pressure, according to a new report from the World Health...

Tips for navigating daycare germs

Philly Voice (Health) 9/18 11:04A Peter Key, Sponsored by Independ

Sending your child to daycare for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. As you prepare your little one for this new chapter, you should brace yourself for the inevitable bouts of sickness and the high likelihood that those germs will...

The Red Cross has a national blood shortage; here's where to donate in Philly

Philly Voice (Health) 9/18 7:28A Kristin Hunt

The American Red Cross says its blood supply has dropped by nearly 25% since early August due to natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia. It's now calling for donations to end a national blood shortage. Here's where to donate blood in Philadelphia.