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.

Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A psychologist explains how to empower kids to make...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/4 11:00P David C. Schwebel, University of

Here are some research-backed approaches that adults can adopt to work toward creating a family culture of safety – thereby guiding children to make safer choices as they grow.

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 11:00P Katherine Ott, Smithsonian Insti

The everyday diminishment of vitality, mobility and equanimity defined American life in 1776. Illness was pervasive, and acute diseases like smallpox, typhoid, dysentery, yellow fever and diptheria were common threats. Rich or poor, free or...

'Big Boy' train arrives in Philly after more than 100 onlookers were treated for heat-related...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/3 8:28A Michael Tanenbaum

More than 100 people were treated for heat-related illnesses on Thursday at the Reading Railroad Outer Station in Muhlenberg during an event for the tour of Union Pacific's Big Boy steam locomotive, authorities said. The historic train engine...

U.S. death rate dropped to record-low last year, CDC report says

Philly Voice (Health) 7/2 5:54A Courtenay Harris Bond

The overall U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025 primarily due to drops deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses, a new CDC report says. But flu and pneumonia deaths increased.

Melatonin may be more than a sleep aid; it also may help relieve chronic pain

Philly Voice (Health) 7/1 5:14A Courtenay Harris Bond

Melatonin supplements not only can help people fall asleep - they also may help relieve chronic pain, a new study finds. But researchers say the supplement only should be used with the guidance of a health care provider.

Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle...

Philly Voice (Health) 6/27 11:00P Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, Unive

Many people turn to cannabis to help them fall asleep, but that may make their sleep problems worse. THC can help people fall asleep faster, but that effect fades quickly as the body adapts to regular use. They need more to get the same effect....

Should you get a second medical opinion? Why doing so can make you a more confident patient

Philly Voice (Health) 6/26 11:00P Danielle Friedman, Quinnipiac Un

Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right, and it is widely accepted in medical practice today. Understanding whether you should obtain one can help you navigate your care with more confidence.

A high-agency mindset can help people set and attain measurable health goals

Philly Voice (Health) 6/25 11:00P Louis Bezich

For men navigating the aging process, high agency can help them set and attain specific, measurable goals. The mindset offers a way to take ownership of health choices, persist through challenges and adapt when needed.