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

Philly Voice (Health) 8/26 5:47A Courtenay Harris Bond

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

PhillyBite Healthy 8/25 6:42A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Willia

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...

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

Philly Voice (Health) 8/24 11:00P Linda M. Boland, University of R

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...

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

Philly Voice (Health) 8/22 11:00P Arthur Allen, KFF Health News

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...

Kennedy's quiet hunt for autism culprits stalls as Trump orders baseless changes to childhood shots

Philly Voice (Health) 8/21 11:00P Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armou

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his close, anti-vaccine allies have blown past a deadline to turn up definitive answers about autism's cause in a multimillion-dollar research mission shrouded in secrecy, leaving President Donald Trump to...

Sal Paolantonio prides himself on living healthy, and offers a playbook for other men to follow

Philly Voice (Health) 8/20 11:00P Louis Bezich

Longtime ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio has made a career of covering the NFL. But there's much more to him than sports. His lifestyle offers inspiration for men to adopt similar healthy habits.

Is it better to use an electric or manual toothbrush? It depends on these factors

Philly Voice (Health) 8/19 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

Are electric toothbrushes vastly superior to manual ones? Not necessarily, a Temple University dentist says. Here's how to choose the right brush for you.

Car crash deaths spike on days that big albums are released, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 8/19 9:04A Courtenay Harris Bond

Traffic fatalities are more common on days that new albums from megastars are released, a new study finds. Researcher suspect this increase is due to drivers being distracted by their attempts to play new music from their phones.

Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support — here's how to keep kids safe

Philly Voice (Health) 8/15 11:00P Phoebe S. Moore, UMass Chan Medi

Many teens are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, emotional support and mental health advice. Because teens are still forming their sense of self and often craving social validation, they may be prone to experiencing these simulated...

Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect...

Philly Voice (Health) 8/14 11:00P Bill Sullivan, Indiana Universit

Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. Here’s why health officials are so concerned about this deadly infection – and ways...

Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health

Philly Voice (Health) 8/8 11:00P Todd Lookingbill, University of

Even brief, routine interactions with green space can reduce stress, improve mood and promote overall well-being. Here's how to spend more time outdoors during the work day.

Kennedy, Oz contend fraud crackdown, not skyrocketing prices, led millions to leave Obamacare

Philly Voice (Health) 8/7 11:00P Julie Appleby, KFF Health News

The Trump administration says fraud control efforts led to the sharp drop in Affordable Care Act enrollments, but policy experts dispute that claim, suggesting the rise in premiums caused millions of Americans to lose health insurance.

National health observances like Wellness Month are no silver bullet, but they can help boost men's...

Philly Voice (Health) 8/6 11:00P Louis Bezich

National health observances are dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Research shows they rarely trigger long-term behavioral changes, but they boost online activity, educate the public on medical conditions, and reduce...

Pediatricians and health departments sidestep Trump’s CDC on vaccine guidance

Philly Voice (Health) 8/5 11:00P By Karen Brown, New England Publ

This rupture of scientific trust in the CDC has put many pediatricians in a bind, as they no longer turn to the country’s preeminent public health agency and instead search for ways to fill the information gap.

Should you wash your prewashed lettuce during the cyclospora outbreak?

Philly Voice (Health) 8/1 11:00P Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac Univers

A few sensible food safety practices can help people significantly reduce their risk of getting sick during the cyclospora outbreak. Prewashed lettuce should be washed, but a better option is buying a head of lettuce, ripping off the outside...