Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers

Philly Voice (Health) 10/11 5:37A C. Michael White, University of

Nonbrand alternatives of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are flooding the market due to the lack of generics and limited supplies of the brand-name drugs. These drugs can be purchased without a prescription, but they...

Older men's connections often wither when they're on their own

Philly Voice (Health) 10/11 4:32A Judith Graham, KFF Health News

There are more older men living alone than there were in 2000, a trend fueled by expanding lifespans and higher divorce rates. In some ways, they are disadvantaged compared with older women in similar circumstances. Research shows men tend to...

Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Philly Voice (Health) 10/10 5:12A Independence Good Living

Warm up with this sweet twist on a dlassic dish!

Understanding sepsis: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis

Philly Voice (Health) 10/10 4:03A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Each year, 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis. It can be fatal in approximately one out of five patients, either in the hospital or after they are discharged.

Greater diversity among organ donors increases the possibility that people on waiting lists find...

Philly Voice (Health) 10/7 3:40A Courtenay Harris Bond

Organs are not matched with transplant recipients based on race or ethnicity, but a more diverse donor pool increases the likelihood that a person will find a good match. Gift of Life advocates in Philly, like Cynthia London, are raising...

People who live near airports get worse sleep — and may not realize it

Philly Voice (Health) 10/4 6:31A Courtenay Harris Bond

New research shows that people exposed to high levels of aircraft noise at night have poorer quality sleep and disrupted sleep patterns. Other research shows people who live near airports are less likely to sleep seven hours each night and are at...

Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin-Stuffed French Toast

Philly Voice (Health) 10/3 5:36A Jackie Gentilesco, For Independe

Try a delicious seasonal recipe!

Breast cancer deaths have been dropping for decades, but racial disparities persist

Philly Voice (Health) 10/1 9:45A Courtenay Harris Bond

Breast cancer death rates have dropped by 44% since 1989, but there are still racial disparities, a report from the American Cancer Society shows. The breast cancer mortality rates for Native Americans and Alaska Natives have stayed the same over...

Healthy Recipe: Sinless Tiramisu

Philly Voice (Health) 9/26 5:21A Jackie Gentilesco, For Independe

Try a delicious new recipe!

7 Ways To Find High-Quality Kratom In Philadelphia During The Upcoming Season

PhillyBite Healthy 9/23 3:49A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - Considering that the upcoming season is fast approaching, it is necessary to seek out the best Kratom, especially for the fans and even those new. In such situations, understanding...

A 0.75 increase in PSA could mean prostate cancer

Philly Voice (Health) 9/3 3:55A MidLantic Urology

During September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, MidLantic Urology is reminding men of a critical point. It's 0.75.

New mental health walk-in clinics in Philly and Montgomery County aim to reduce demands on...

Philly Voice (Health) 9/2 12:51A Courtenay Harris Bond

Philadelphia and Montgomery counties are opening new mental health walk-in clinics in hopes of reducing the demands placed on emergency departments. The new clinics will offer psychiatric evaluations, day-of counseling services and urgent...

Identifying and managing coronary artery disease

Philly Voice (Health) 9/1 2:23A Dr. Shahzad Ahmed MD, FACC, FSCA

It is important to consult with your doctor to determine if you are at an increased risk of coronary heart disease or if you may already have coronary artery disease.

Women who get their tubes tied are more likely to get pregnant than previously thought, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 8/29 7:04A Courtenay Harris Bond

New research suggests 3% to 5% of U.S. women who get their tubes tied have unplanned pregnancies. These rates are higher than the less than 1% of women previously reported as getting pregnant after tubal litigation.

Apple juice sold at Walmart recalled due to arsenic levels

Philly Voice (Health) 8/25 9:58A Franki Rudnesky

The FDA has recalled more than 9,500 cases of Great Value 8-ounce apple juice bottles, which were sold in six packs at Walmart stores in 27 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The juice was found to contain inorganic arsenic...