Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Famous 4th Street Deli to reopen Friday after health code violations
The Famous 4th Street Deli, a staple in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood, was recently closed by the health department due to code violations.
The Famous 4th Street Deli, a staple in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood, was recently closed by the health department due to code violations.
Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has been shown effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study by King’s College London.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
The recent approvals in both Delaware and Tennessee come as public health advocates that families are increasingly struggling to afford enough diapers for their children.
The recent approvals in both Delaware and Tennessee come as public health advocates that families are increasingly struggling to afford enough diapers for their children.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Owners of New Jersey gym that defied COVID shutdown say they're cleared of summons
The owners of a New Jersey gym who defied COVID lockdown orders by staying open say the have been cleared of all summons.
The owners of a New Jersey gym who defied COVID lockdown orders by staying open say the have been cleared of all summons.
Philly for Milly: City lit in pink for awareness of rare genetic disorder
Philadelphia is lit up in pink Wednesday to shine a light on a special little girl and the legacy her parents are carrying on. Mila was just 17 months old when she lost her life in 2019 from a rare manifestation of a genetic disorder.
Philadelphia is lit up in pink Wednesday to shine a light on a special little girl and the legacy her parents are carrying on. Mila was just 17 months old when she lost her life in 2019 from a rare manifestation of a genetic disorder.
Philly for Milly shines bright pink light to honor little girl
Philadelphia is lit up in pink Wednesday to shine a light on a special little girl and the legacy her parents are carrying on. Mila was just 17 months old when she lost her life in 2019 from a rare manifestation of a genetic disorder.
Philadelphia is lit up in pink Wednesday to shine a light on a special little girl and the legacy her parents are carrying on. Mila was just 17 months old when she lost her life in 2019 from a rare manifestation of a genetic disorder.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Daily marijuana use outnumbers daily drinking in the US: study
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they drink alcohol daily or nearly-daily.
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they drink alcohol daily or nearly-daily.
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Potential measles exposure in Philadelphia, Montgomery County sparks warning
Health officials are warning that people may have been exposed to the measles virus in the Philadelphia area.
Health officials are warning that people may have been exposed to the measles virus in the Philadelphia area.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.