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.

Ivermectin isn't a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise

Philly Voice (Health) 7/10 11:00P Dannell D. Boatman, West Virgini

Researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, but there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people. Here's how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence.

E-bikes are causing more brain injuries. Wearing the right helmet can make a big difference,...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/9 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

It's important to wear the right helmet to help prevent brain injuries while riding an e-bike. E-bike helmets have a special designation and provide more padding than standard bike helmets. Here's how to choose one.

As male nurses become more common, men's overall health may see a boost

Philly Voice (Health) 7/9 11:00P Louis Bezich

More than 13% of registered nurses in the United States were male in 2025, up from just 2.7% in 1970. This growth signals a gradual but significant shift in cultural perceptions of masculinity, and it may help boost men's health overall.

Sugar substitutes are low in calories, but may disrupt your metabolism, study says

Philly Voice (Health) 7/8 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

Artificial sweeteners may the increase risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a new study says. Because they pass through the gut, they also may alter the gut microbiome and metabolism.

Summer is peak time for fruit — and for fruit flies

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

Fruit fly infestations are common during the summer. Here are some tips to prevent or control them.

When buying GLP-1 weight-loss drugs online, it's easy to bypass doctor consultations, secret...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/7 6:40A Courtenay Harris Bond

Two-thirds of telehealth websites visited by Yale researchers offered GLP-1 weight-loss drugs without requiring medical consultation. The researchers say this indicates a 'drive to prescribe' the drugs over medical quality medical care.