To stem the tide of overdose deaths, pharmacies across New Jersey gave out free doses of naloxone

To stem the tide of overdose deaths, pharmacies across New Jersey gave out free doses of naloxone

by Aubrey Whelan
On Tuesday, 175 pharmacies handed out doses of naloxone for free, as part of a pilot program organized by the state Department of Health.
College affirmative action bans linked to higher rates of smoking among minority youth

College affirmative action bans linked to higher rates of smoking among minority youth

by Aneri Pattani
“Educational policies can have these unintended health consequences,” one of the researchers said. "We can't discuss social policy in a vacuum."
College affirmative action bans linked to higher rates of smoking among minority youth

College affirmative action bans linked to higher rates of smoking among minority youth

by Aneri Pattani
“Educational policies can have these unintended health consequences,” one of the researchers said. "We can't discuss social policy in a vacuum."
Cardiologist debunks 10 myths about heart health

Cardiologist debunks 10 myths about heart health

by David Becker, For the Inquirer
Many of the myths stem from recommendations that once were thought to be true, but new evidence suggests otherwise.
Cardiologist debunks 10 myths about heart health

Cardiologist debunks 10 myths about heart health

by David Becker, For the Inquirer
Many of the myths stem from recommendations that once were thought to be true, but new evidence suggests otherwise.
4 simple steps to protect your back when lifting or moving heavy objects

4 simple steps to protect your back when lifting or moving heavy objects

by Ashley B. Greenblatt, For the Inquirer
Retrain your brain to safely lift or move heavy objects with these simple steps.
4 simple steps to protect your back when lifting or moving heavy objects

4 simple steps to protect your back when lifting or moving heavy objects

by Ashley B. Greenblatt, For the Inquirer
Retrain your brain to safely lift or move heavy objects with these simple steps.
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New York’s newly strengthened vaccine mandate protects all of us | Opinion

New York’s newly strengthened vaccine mandate protects all of us | Opinion

by Robert I. Field, For the Inquirer
New York State took an important step to increase those numbers by repealing a religious exception to its vaccine mandate for schoolchildren. While vaccine skeptics protested stridently, the action will help to protect everyone.
N.J. woman is charged after her child dies in hot car. Here’s what to know about the growing problem.

N.J. woman is charged after her child dies in hot car. Here’s what to know about the growing problem.

by Mariah Rush
Hot-car deaths are rising, and with a recent Ocean County case, Philly-area residents should be up to date on the danger of heatstroke.
Dead rats, ball of hair and roach on a cooked sausage close Philadelphia eateries

Dead rats, ball of hair and roach on a cooked sausage close Philadelphia eateries

by Mari A. Schaefer
Philadelphia health inspectors closed at least 22 facilities for various violations from June 1 to June 15.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases increase and Cooper researchers believe climate change is behind it

Flesh-eating bacteria cases increase and Cooper researchers believe climate change is behind it

by Frank Kummer
Climate change may have brought flesh-eating infection to previously unaffected New Jersey bayshore.
Comcast will now let people with disabilities control their TVs with their eyes

Comcast will now let people with disabilities control their TVs with their eyes

by Stacey Burling
The new system is meant to help people with serious disabilitie that impede hand control and voice, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Novartis’ new $2.1 million drug has roots in Philadelphia. Here’s how the city has impacted treatment of rare diseases.

Novartis’ new $2.1M drug has roots in Philly. Here’s how the city has had an impact on the treatment of rare diseases.

by Sarah Gantz
The latest million-dollar drug and the emerging gene therapy field it's part of have a Philadelphia origin story.
Welcome to the restless era of commercialized sleep

Welcome to the restless era of commercialized sleep

by Anna Orso
Weighted blankets, tracking apps, and tiny humidifiers are crowding bedrooms across America.
Diabetic amputations are again on the rise, raising red flags for health care access and equity

Diabetic amputations are again on the rise, raising red flags for health care access and equity

by Stacey Burling
Other diabetes complications are also increasing.
With techniques used to save the heart, surgeons are rescuing limbs from the ravages of diabetes

With techniques used to save the heart, surgeons are rescuing limbs from the ravages of diabetes

by Stacey Burling
Good medical care, including surgery, can help diabetics with serious vascular problems keep their feet and legs.
Medical mystery: Was it really malaria that plagued our fifth president?

Medical mystery: Was it really malaria that plagued our fifth president?

by Allan B. Schwartz, For the Inquirer
Despite his many ailments, James Monroe achieved an astonishing amount for the new United States.
Alzheimer’s Association awards $790K in grants to University of Pennsylvania researchers

Alzheimer’s Association awards $790K in grants to University of Pennsylvania researchers

by Stacey Burling
The grants will fund research on cognitive testing, genetics and a form of cognitive dysfunction called SNAP.
Souls Shot: Portraits of Philadelphia gunshot victims celebrate young lives lost

Souls Shot: Portraits of Philadelphia gunshot victims celebrate young lives lost

by Aneri Pattani
The traveling exhibit opened at Einstein Medical Center this week, and will be open and free to the public through June 26.
How to cope with the loss of a parent this Father’s Day

How to cope with the loss of a parent this Father’s Day

by Gianna DeMedio, For the Inquirer
On the first Father's Day after my dad passed, instead of preparing myself for the emotional toll that holiday could have on me, I ignored it and focused on everyone else. Bad idea.
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