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Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could detect early heart disease in women
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (945+ words) Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke. Mammograms detect tumors, but they can also identify calcifications in breast blood vessels " a sign of cardiovascular disease....
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (315+ words) This undated image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Feb. 4, 2015 shows an electron microscope image of a measles virus particle, center. (Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP) Health officials are warning…...
Delaware’s proposal to raise tobacco taxes could hurt low-income residents
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1136+ words) Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has a plan to raise state revenue in the next fiscal year by hiking certain taxes and fees....
Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (855+ words) Anna Dhody, a former M'tter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown. During her nearly two decades as curator of Philadelphia's M'tter Museum, Anna Dhody was in charge of selecting and cataloguing items…...
Dry January is over — but don’t pour yourself a drink just yet
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (803+ words) Dry January has wrapped up, but before you head back to the bar or pour yourself a drink, take a moment to evaluate what was better about your life when you were not drinking. A wide array of nonalcoholic liquors…...
From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
1+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) At the best of times, alcohol makes us feel great " relaxed and gregarious, warm and fuzzy, happy and confident. But at the worst of times, it can morph into a serious problem, damaging our relationships, our health, and our lives…...
Wilmington basketball tournament puts focus on raising funds for mental health
1+ week, 4+ day ago (757+ words) The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations. Sean Locke, wearing a white jersey, played Division I basketball at the University of Delaware. He died…...
New Jersey bans some products with toxic PFAS. Here’s what to know
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1001+ words) People can be exposed to the so-called "forever" chemicals from household products like carpets and cosmetics. Toxic PFAS chemicals have tainted water, air and soil in the U.S. for decades. The so-called "forever" chemicals don't break down naturally in the environment…...
Philly health workers urge lawmakers to block Medicaid cuts slated for 2027
2+ week, 1+ day ago (696+ words) PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a "Healthcare Bill of Rights" and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs. About a dozen unions, organizations and advocacy groups representing thousands of health care workers, patients and vulnerable…...
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1290+ words) As a potential snowstorm threatens to blanket the Philadelphia region and beyond, here are some tips to keep pets safe in the cold. File: Dogs enjoy a walk in the snow in Moorestown, N.J., in January 2025. (Emma Lee/WHYY) As wintry…...