Drinking soda linked to higher risk of anxiety in adolescents, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 3/17 9:01A Courtenay Harris Bond

Drinking sweetened beverages is associated with a 34% higher risk of anxiety disorders among adolescents ages 10 to 19, new research finds.

Babies understand deceit as early as 8 months old. By age 3, children are adept 'little liars'

Philly Voice (Health) 3/17 2:09A Michaela Althouse

About 1 in 4 children are beginning to understand deception by the time they turn 10 months old, new research shows. By age 3, they often are adept liars.

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

Philly Voice (Health) 3/14 11:00P Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health Ne

As vaccination rates drop and measles spreads in the U.S., cases of a debilitating complication known as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE, also will rise here, doctors warn.

More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Trump cuts and RFK Jr.'s anti-fluoride fight aren't helping

Philly Voice (Health) 3/13 11:00P Farrell Brenner and Angela Y. Zh

More children are entering ERs for preventable tooth problems due to a shortage of pediatric dental care professionals in rural areas and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic. Policy changes under the Trump administration are poised...

Bad haircuts can leave people feeling down. Here's how to cope

Philly Voice (Health) 3/11 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

Bad haircuts can leave people feeling down. But there are ways to cope with the stress until the hair grows back.

Helping parents better handle stress may reduce childhood obesity rates

Philly Voice (Health) 3/11 6:31A Courtenay Harris Bond

Children whose parents receive training in mindfulness and behavior regulation have better obesity rate outcomes, a new study shows.

A roadside emergency leads to a happy ending — and a new friendship

Philly Voice (Health) 3/10 11:00P Courtenay Harris Bond

Temple Health nurse Cindy Zimmerman and two Pennsylvania Turnpike workers, John Gallagher and Doug Sarver, helped save a woman's life on the turnpike late last year. They have since developed a friendship.

Difficult people are more than a pain in the neck. They may make others age faster

Philly Voice (Health) 3/10 7:06A Courtenay Harris Bond

Hasslers — people who create problems or make life more difficult — may expedite the biological aging process of the people around them, new research finds.

IBX recognized as a Pioneer Age Friendly Medicare Advantage Plan

Philly Voice (Health) 3/10 5:03A IBX Newsroom

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has been recognized as a Pioneer Age‑Friendly Medicare Advantage Plan for its work with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and The John A. Hartford Foundation. Together with these organizations, IBX is...

Stressed out by politics? You're not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely...

Philly Voice (Health) 3/7 11:00P Stephen Neely, University of Sou

On social media, politics does not arrive at scheduled times, through discrete channels. And this constant exposure comes with a psychological cost. About 4 in 10 adults say politics causes them significant stress.

FDA's abrupt flip‑flop on Moderna's mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drugmakers of...

Philly Voice (Health) 3/6 11:00P Ana Santos Rutschman, Villanova

Drugmakers have been paring back investments in vaccines due to concerns about the FDA approval process. The FDA’s abrupt shift on Moderna's flu vaccine is unlikely to assuage those concerns.

Americans desire long, healthy lives, but mistakenly rely on external factors to reach their goals

Philly Voice (Health) 3/5 11:00P Louis Bezich

Americans of all ages say they want to live long, quality lives, but many of them believe external factors like medical advancements will help them achieve it. But the surest path to a long, quality life is dictated by lifestyle choices.

E-bike injuries have surged, prompting a need for greater safety regulations, researchers say

Philly Voice (Health) 3/4 7:17A Courtenay Harris Bond

Electric bike injuries are surging, particularly among young people, a new study says. Local lawmakers are responding to the popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters with stricter regulations.

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging...

Philly Voice (Health) 2/28 11:00P Jenni Shearston, University of C

Studies have found small amounts of toxic heavy metals and other potentially harmful substances in some menstrual pads and tampons. They often are in low enough concentrations to make their health impacts unclear.

Picky eating starts in the womb – here's how to expand your child's palate

Philly Voice (Health) 2/27 11:00P Kathleen Keller, Penn State

For parents who want to help picky eaters expand their palates, the most important thing they can do is give children repeated opportunities to taste foods without pressuring or coercing them.