Type 1 diabetes cases in U.S. expected to rise by 37% by 2049, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 8/31 11:00P Michaela Althouse

The number of type 1 diabetes cases in the United States is projected to rise from 1.49 million to 2.05 million — a 37.6% increase, new research suggests. The increase can be attributed to environmental factors, genetics and increased detection.

CDC leaves Pennsylvania deaths off national measles tally after vaccine spat between RFK Jr., Gov....

Philly Voice (Health) 8/31 7:42A Kristin Hunt

The CDC did not include the two measles-associated deaths that Pennsylvania confirmed when publishing its latest measles count. The move followed a public spat between HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. and Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer's – how complex mental maps and spatial reasoning protect your...

Philly Voice (Health) 8/29 11:00P Hatim Sharif, University of Texa

Taxi and ambulance drivers are less likely than workers in almost any other job to die of Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have repeatedly found a link between mentally complex occupations and delayed cognitive decline and lower dementia risk, even...

Professional gaming is brutal on the body – inside the growing field of treating esports injuries

Philly Voice (Health) 8/28 11:00P Erica D. Henn, Temple University

Video games have a reputation for keeping people glued to the couch. But for those who compete against the best players in the world, gaming can be surprisingly physically and mentally taxing.

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.