Philadelphia BubbleLifehttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/community/philadelphia_newsThe latest news and information from Phiiladelphia.https://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y6IFQ/Emergency_room_visits_for_tick_bites_hit_highest_level_in_a_decade.htmlEmergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade(Philly Voice (Health)) Hospital visits for tick bites and illnesses are 'higher than normal' in nearly every part of the United States, the CDC says. The rate of emergency department visits this year is the highest since 2017.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:43:22 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y6G8X/Running_the_Broad_Street_Run_on_Sunday_Heres_how_to_treat_the_final_days_before_the_race.htmlRunning the Broad Street Run on Sunday? Here's how to treat the final days before the race(Philly Voice (Health)) The final week before a big race, like the Broad Street Run, is one for rest and recovery. Runners should tweak their diets, increase their sleep, ease up on mileage and ensure their gear is ready for race day.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:30:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y6C4N/Intimate_partner_homicide_has_clear_warning_signs_and_is_often_preventable_research_shows.htmlIntimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows(Philly Voice (Health)) The warning signs that precede homicides by an intimate partner are common but often misunderstood or unrecognized. Too often, escalating behaviors during separation may be chalked up to a messy divorce or custody battle. But such language obscures...Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y6BA6/A_barbaric_problem_in_American_hospitals_is_only_getting_bigger.htmlA 'barbaric' problem in American hospitals is only getting bigger(Philly Voice (Health)) Patients can remain in the emergency department for days while waiting for a real hospital bed, a practice known as ED boarding. Patients have been admitted to the hospital, but they are still in the physical domain of the ER. The rules governing...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y68KI/Drug-resistant_fungal_infections_are_increasing_in_Philly_health_care_facilities_just_as_they_are_nationwide.htmlDrug-resistant fungal infections are increasing in Philly health care facilities — just as they are nationwide(Philly Voice (Health)) Cases of Candida auris, a drug resistant fungal infection, have surged in Philadelphia health care facilities, the city's health department says. Officials recommend hospitals take more aggressive measures against it.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y65VG/When_people_in_addiction_go_missing_their_loved_ones_often_turn_to_Facebook_groups_to_find_them.htmlWhen people in addiction go missing, their loved ones often turn to Facebook groups to find them(Philly Voice (Health)) For families of people in addiction, Facebook groups like Lost in Kensington offer a way for them to find loved ones who are living or missing on the streets of Philadelphia.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y64HB/Giving_birth_to_more_children_may_help_protect_women_against_stroke.htmlGiving birth to more children may help protect women against stroke(Philly Voice (Health)) Women who give birth to at least three children may have a reduced risk of stroke or brain damage, new research from the American Heart Association shows. Women are disproportionately affected by stroke, and the new research may add another piece to...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y5ZAQ/The_new_Dr_Google_1_in_4_Americans_use_AI_to_answer_health_questions.htmlThe new 'Dr. Google:' 1 in 4 Americans use AI to answer health questions(Philly Voice (Health)) American are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for health advice and information. But research shows the responses they receive often are inaccurate or misinformative.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y5XRM/Ads_for_GLP1_drugs_are_flooding_the_internet_heres_how_to_know_if_its_safe_to_buy_them_online.htmlAds for GLP‑1 drugs are flooding the internet – here's how to know if it's safe to buy them online(Philly Voice (Health)) The high cost of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, combined with the lack of adequate coverage by insurance plans, has helped fuel a booming online market for cheaper alternatives. Ads for the medications are all over the internet.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y5W89/Pa_Attorney_General_Dave_Sunday_signs_letter_supporting_federal_PBM_transparency_rule.htmlPa. Attorney General Dave Sunday signs letter supporting federal PBM transparency rule(Philly Voice (Health)) A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor would require more transparency from PBMs managing health care plans provided by employers. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is among dozens of attorneys general to sign a letter broadly...Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Zhttps://philadelphia.bubblelife.com/v/35148823/Y5TVO/The_playbook_that_lowered_smoking_rates_also_can_help_Americans_reduce_many_chronic_health_conditions.htmlThe playbook that lowered smoking rates also can help Americans reduce many chronic health conditions(Philly Voice (Health)) The same playbook used to reduce American smoking rates from 47% in 1953 to 10% in 2024 can be used to improve heart disease, obesity and diabetes rates.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Z