Double mastectomies do not improve breast cancer survival likelihood for most women, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 7/26 9:13A Michaela Althouse

Double mastectomies do not increase the overall breast cancer survival likelihood, according to a study led by the Women's College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute in Canada. Death rates were the similar for people with cancer in one...

Ten Tips For Cooking Meals Like A Chef

PhillyBite Healthy 7/26 6:58A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - If you are as busy as most people, you are always looking for ways to feed your family in convenient, fast, yet not-too-expensive ways. Try the following suggestions:

The U.S. infant mortality rate has risen for the first time in 20 years, CDC says

Philly Voice (Health) 7/25 6:34A Courtenay Harris Bond

The U.S. infant mortality rate increased for the first time in two decades in 2022, rising 3% from 2021, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. New Jersey was among 12 states with an infant mortality rate that was...

Mixed messages about mammograms can leave women confused about when to get them

Philly Voice (Health) 7/24 10:20A Courtenay Harris Bond

Determining when to get a mammogram for the first time can be confusing for women due to conflicting messages from experts on breast cancer prevention. But a pair of breast cancer specialists from Philadelphia say the gold-standard guidelines...

The impact of PTSD on relationships

Philly Voice (Health) 7/24 5:13A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Navigating relationships can be tricky under any circumstances, but if you or your partner have post-traumatic stress disorder, it can be extra difficult.

Living in greener neighborhoods can slow cognitive decline, among other benefits

Philly Voice (Health) 7/22 8:24A Michael Tanenbaum

Living near a park or other green spaces during middle age can slow down the rate of cognitive decline that leads to conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's disease, researchers say. The cognitive benefits of green neighborhoods are greatest in...

Medication-Related Xerostomia and Maintaining a Healthy Mouth While on MAT

PhillyBite Healthy 7/22 5:30A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - Many individuals successfully overcome addiction through medication-assisted treatment (MAT). FDA notes that opioid use disorder (OUD) is estimated to affect about 6.1 million...

Listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at delis, CDC says

Philly Voice (Health) 7/21 7:07A Franki Rudnesky

A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has been reported in 12 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the CDC said. The outbreak has caused 28 reported illnesses. There is one reported illness in Pennsylvania and two in New...

Moving even once during childhood increases risk of being diagnosed with depression, study shows

Philly Voice (Health) 7/18 7:40A Courtenay Harris Bond

Children who move at least once during childhood are at significantly higher risk of being diagnosed with depression later in life, a new study finds. Remaining settled during childhood in one place, even in a lower-income environment, may offer...

Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Coconut Trail Mix

Philly Voice (Health) 7/18 6:54A Nina Lincoff, for Independence G

Try a delicious new recipe!

Your bathroom habits provide insights on your overall health, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 7/16 11:13A Courtenay Harris Bond

Having a bowel movement once or twice a day is associated with better health, according to research published Tuesday in Cell Reports Medicine. Pooping too often, or not often enough, puts people risk for reduced kidney function and liver...

What causes an ice-cream headache?

Philly Voice (Health) 7/16 9:51A Courtenay Harris Bond

Cold-stimulus headaches, more commonly known as brain freeze or ice-cream headaches, are most likely caused by something cold touching the roof of the mouth or the back of the throat, prompting blood vessels to constrict and then to dilate...

Mike Jerrick says recent absence from 'Good Day Philadelphia' was to recover from prostate cancer...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/15 6:59A Michael Tanenbaum

Mike Jerrick, the longtime anchor of 'Good Day Philadelphia' on FOX29, recently underwent surgery to remove his prostate after he was diagnosed with cancer in May. Jerrick has been absent from the morning show for several weeks, but he expects to...

Chill Bites: Tasty Philly Eats to Pair with Relaxing Weed Gummies

PhillyBite Healthy 7/12 6:57A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia offers an exceptional culinary experience that pairs beautifully with cannabis edibles such as relaxing weed gummies. Exploring Philadelphia's food scene while enjoying...

Three Philadelphia nurses recognized in this year's Celebrate Caring campaign

Philly Voice (Health) 7/11 11:48A Philly Voice Staff

Nurses Allison Denman, Jasmine Hudson and Francis Doran were named the three winners of this year's Celebrate Caring campaign by Independence Blue Cross. Patients, family members and colleagues nominated nurses who exemplify excellence and...