Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the U.S. healthcare system often prevents it

Philly Voice (Health) 7/25 11:00P Karen Lutfey Spencer, University

Integrating palliative care, death doulas and hospice would make patient-centered end-of-life care more effective than it is now, research shows. Until that happens, Americans remain vulnerable to surprises and types of care that are not aligned...

Why you let down your guard on ads when scrolling on social media

Philly Voice (Health) 7/25 2:29A Matthew Pittman, University of T

The mental tax of processing information, or 'cognitive load,' changes the way people respond to product claims from brands. When cognitive load is higher, people are more likely to trust an ad's claims and purchase a product.

The inspiration to live a healthier life may be right before your eyes

Philly Voice (Health) 7/23 11:00P Louis Bezich

Powerful motivation that resides directly before us often is overlooked. But recognizing and leveraging these sources of inspiration can lead to a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.

Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices is set to reopen

Philly Voice (Health) 7/23 5:10A Michaela Althouse

Smiles at Rittenhouse, now operating at Smiles at the Square, will reopen after dentist Kirti Chopra's license was reinstated this month. In May, patients were asked to get tested for HIV and hepatitis due to unsanitary practices at the office.

Mental health check-ins to smartphones may monitor suicide risk better than weekly therapy sessions

Philly Voice (Health) 7/21 11:00P Molly McVety

A study from Penn researchers found that sending frequent mental health checks to patients' smartphones could help medical providers better monitor suicide risk.

How much coffee is safe to drink? American Heart Association weighs in

Philly Voice (Health) 7/20 11:00P Michaela Althouse

Drinking up to 5 cups of black coffee per day is safe for the average adult and could promote good heart health, an American Heart Association study finds. But researchers caution that the impact of coffee consumption differs from person to person.

Taylor Farms lettuce test for cyclospora yielded false positive, FDA says

Philly Voice (Health) 7/20 4:11A Michaela Althouse

The iceberg lettuce linked last week to the cyclosporiasis outbreak is no longer believed to be the culprit, the Food and Drug Administration said Sunday. A sample of the lettuce, produced by Taylor Farms and supplied to Taco Bell, produced a...

Can Ozempic prevent cancer? A doctor explains why the headlines are easy to misread

Philly Voice (Health) 7/18 11:00P Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington Univers

GLP-1 drugs do not appear to raise overall cancer risk. However, more ambitious claims that GLP-1s actively prevent cancer or improve survival after diagnosis remain unproven.

When police officers are shot, how they get to the hospital depends on the city – and Philadelphia...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/17 11:00P Prachi Sanghavi, University of C

Philadelphia police officers who are shot frequently are transported to the hospital via patrol cars — not ambulances. Wounded civilians in Philly also often are transported that way, too.

Nearly all teens want to learn how to drive. But barriers prevent many from doing so, CHOP study...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/15 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

A gap exists between the number of teens who want to learn to drive and the number who actually secure a driver's license, CHOP researchers found. The gap is especially prevalent among older teens in lower-opportunity neighborhoods.

Antidepressants can make people more susceptible to heat-related illnesses

Philly Voice (Health) 7/14 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

Antidepressants can make people more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heatstroke. When it's hot, people taking certain medications should avoid outdoor activity, stay hydrated and wear sunscreen, health experts say.

Rate of firearm suicides in the U.S. was one death every 19 minutes in 2024, new analysis shows

Philly Voice (Health) 7/14 6:20A Courtenay Harris Bond

While deaths involving guns decreased from 2023 to 2024 due to a drop in homicides, suicides involving firearms reached a record high, a new report says.

Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College to open Allentown campus

Philly Voice (Health) 7/13 10:42A Molly McVety

Thomas Jefferson University plans to open a Sidney Kimmel Medical College branch campus in Allentown. Its first class will begin instruction in July 2029.

What is cyclosporiasis? Here's what to know about the severe stomach bug sickening people throughout...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/13 9:34A Michaela Althouse

Cases of cyclosporiasis, a intestinal illness that causes watery diarrhea , have been surging across the country. Here's everything to know, and how to prevent it from spreading.

Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose

Philly Voice (Health) 7/11 11:00P Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State Un

Chemical exposures may affect health depending on the dose, timing and circumstances. Here are some tips for reducing unnecessary chemical exposures.