Vacations offer more than a good time — they boost mental and physical health, too

Philly Voice (Health) 7/9 7:53A Courtenay Harris Bond

Vacations are important for maintaining and improving mental and physical health, research shows. Even a staycation can help reduce stress, improve a sense of well-being and lower the risk of heart disease. But about half of people with paid time...

Transform Your Smile: How Modern Cosmetic Dentistry Works

PhillyBite Healthy 7/8 4:00A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - A bright, confident smile can open doors, boost self-esteem, and leave a lasting impression in both personal and professional life. But the reality is that very few people are born...

Piled up trash is more than just gross — it's also a public health risk

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 10:55A Courtenay Harris Bond

The piles of trash that are building in Philadelphia — a byproduct of a city workers strike — are not just gross. They're also health risks. Rodents attracted to garbage can spread disease, and breathing gases emitted by rotting plant and animal...

Trump's domestic policy bill to cut SNAP benefits to 42,000 Philadelphia residents

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 10:36A Courtenay Harris Bond

The passage of President Donald Trump's domestic policy bill means more than 40,000 Philadelphia residents could lose their SNAP benefits. The number of people facing food insecurity has risen since pandemic era relief programs ended and food...

A couple that tried to get pregnant for 18 years finally conceived with the help of a new AI...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 7:29A Courtenay Harris Bond

An artificial intelligence procedure developed by Columbia University helped a couple conceive after 18 years of trying to get pregnant. The AI program is able to detect viable sperm in the semen of men with azoospermia, a rare type of infertility.

Fewer Americans are dying of heart attacks, but other heart disease fatalities have surged

Philly Voice (Health) 6/25 6:27A Courtenay Harris Bond

Heart disease deaths are down overall since the 1970s, a decline spurned by a 90% drop in heart attack fatalities, new research shows. But heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and other types of heart disease...

Thriving with a chronic health condition

Philly Voice (Health) 6/24 8:12A Dr. Luz Ramos, for Independence

Everyone who is diagnosed with a chronic health condition processes it differently. People might be sad, anxious, or angry. After the initial shock wears off, it is important to keep your mindset positive because you can manage this!

Summertime got you feeling down? Here's how to beat heat-induced blues

Philly Voice (Health) 6/24 8:07A Courtenay Harris Bond

Summertime is often associated with happy activities, such as barbecues, beach days and vacations. But some people actually feel more anxious and depressed during the hotter months. They may have summer seasonal affective disorder.

CBD Oil for Dogs: A Natural Approach to Calming Anxiety and Stress

PhillyBite Healthy 6/23 3:26A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - Anxiety and stress often affect dogs. These conditions can significantly impact a dog's overall well-being, whether it's separation anxiety, noise phobias, or general nervousness....

Napping has many health benefits, but only if it is done right

Philly Voice (Health) 6/20 6:04A Courtenay Harris Bond

There are many benefits to napping — research shows naps can make up for lost sleep, boost cardiovascular health, help lower blood pressure, increase alertness and improve mood. But sleeping for too long during the day or too late in the...

The importance of LGBTQIA+ health equity

Philly Voice (Health) 6/19 7:51A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another non-heterosexual orientation (LGBTQIA+) continue to face many disparities in both health outcomes and access to good health care.

Healthy Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Philly Voice (Health) 6/19 6:07A Independence Good Living

Whether you're hosting a game night or just craving something with a little kick, these buffalo chicken nuggets bring the heat without sacrificing your health goals.

How children use screens matters more than how much time they spend on them

Philly Voice (Health) 6/19 3:18A Courtenay Harris Bond

The amount of screen time children receive matters less than how they use screens, a new study shows. How children engage with the screens — and whether they show signs of compulsion, distress or loss of control — has a greater impact on mental...

Free period products to be available to Philly school district students

Philly Voice (Health) 6/18 8:51A Courtenay Harris Bond

The School District of Philadelphia's middle and high schools will have free period products available to students when classes resume this fall. The district received $200,000 in state grants as part of a push to end period poverty in schools.

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement will pay $200 million to Pa. and $125 million to...

Philly Voice (Health) 6/16 7:04A Kristin Hunt

All 50 U.S. states have signed onto a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and the pharmaceutical company's owners, the Sacklers. The family is barred from selling opioids in America and still subject to civil...