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Tommy John's legacy is the surgery that bears his name. But his willingness to embrace change is a lesson for all

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Tommy John, who died last month at 83, is best remembered for the breakthrough surgery that bears his name. But his willingness to embrace change fueled a healthy, successful life, and is a lesson for everyone looking to live healthier.

These Philly walking groups help people boost their fitness and mental health, and they welcome others to join

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:49:15 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Walking groups gather several times each week at 25 Philadelphia parks as part of a free program dubbed WE WALK PHL. Walkers credit the program with helping them improve their fitness and mental health, and also with providing community.

Type 1 diabetes cases in U.S. expected to rise by 37% by 2049, study finds

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) The number of type 1 diabetes cases in the United States is projected to rise from 1.49 million to 2.05 million — a 37.6% increase, new research suggests. The increase can be attributed to environmental factors, genetics and increased detection.

CDC leaves Pennsylvania deaths off national measles tally after vaccine spat between RFK Jr., Gov. Shapiro

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:42:59 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) The CDC did not include the two measles-associated deaths that Pennsylvania confirmed when publishing its latest measles count. The move followed a public spat between HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. and Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer's – how complex mental maps and spatial reasoning protect your brain

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely than workers in almost any other job to die of Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have repeatedly found a link between mentally complex occupations and delayed cognitive decline and lower dementia risk, even after...

Professional gaming is brutal on the body – inside the growing field of treating esports injuries

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Video games have a reputation for keeping people glued to the couch. But for those who compete against the best players in the world, gaming can be surprisingly physically and mentally taxing.

Rheumatoid arthritis drug also may help people with hair loss caused by severe alopecia

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:47:40 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Alopecia areata can cause severe hair loss on the head and elsewhere on the body. Upadacitinib, a rheumatoid arthritis drug branded as Rinvoq, generated 80% scalp coverage in 55% of the people receiving the medication in a clinical trial.

First Measles Fatalities in 35 Years Reported in Pennsylvania

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:42:43 Z

(PhillyBite Healthy) HARRISBURG, PA — At least two people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, state health officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first deaths from the highly contagious virus in the Commonwealth in 35 years.

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Protein supports muscle maintenance, growth, injury repair and recovery, fullness and weight regulation, and healthy aging. But the marketing of protein-fortified food products is not a shortcut to a quality diet that provides a complete source of...

How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) There is a push for extra studies to help identify the right dosage for an array of cancer drugs. Some evidence suggests that taking smaller doses of some cancer drugs, or remaining on them for shorter periods, could save billions of dollars and...