Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie Squares

Philly Voice (Health) 11/20 3:41A Independence Good Living

Sweet potato pie is usually the kind of dessert you break out for special occasions, but these sweet potato pie squares make it easy to enjoy the flavor any time without the heaviness. They’re small, creamy and surprisingly light, thanks to a mix...

Singing the national anthem before sporting events has helped this South Jersey woman cope with OCD

Philly Voice (Health) 11/20 2:36A Courtenay Harris Bond

Ryan Brown, 19, of Marlton, New Jersey, says singing in front of crowds helps her cope with her OCD and anxiety. She has performed the national anthem before numerous sporting events and hopes to one day bring music into the classroom as an...

Support groups for alcohol use disorder are more effective when they are attended in person

Philly Voice (Health) 11/18 7:09A Courtenay Harris Bond

People who attend in-person support groups for alcohol use disorder have better recovery outcomes than people who only attend virtually, new research shows.

New insights on weight-loss drug Mounjaro may lead to better treatments for impulsive eating

Philly Voice (Health) 11/18 5:47A Courtenay Harris Bond

Tirzepatide, branded as Mounjaro and Zepbound, may temporarily reduce cravings that can lead to binge eating, a study by University of Pennsylvania scientists suggests. The insights may lead to better treatments for impulsive eating, researchers...

Does Your Taste for Bitter Coffee Reveal a Darker Side?

PhillyBite Healthy 11/18 3:04A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

Philadelphia, PA - Like your coffee black? You're maybe a psychopath, the study says. Are you a vain, selfish, psychopathic, everyday sadist? This is what you might be if you prefer bitter foods like...

Healthy Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Almond Treats

Philly Voice (Health) 11/13 6:59A Independence Good Living

If you’re craving something sweet but still want to keep things on the healthier side, these no-bake chocolate almond treats are a great option. They use basic ingredients you may already have at home, come together without turning on the oven...

What to know before going vegan

Philly Voice (Health) 11/11 3:38A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Adopting a vegan lifestyle can be both rewarding and challenging. While only about one percent of Americans are vegan, many more are curious about plant-based eating and the potential benefits it brings. Whether your motivation is health, the...

For mild depression, texting with a therapist works as well as video sessions, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 10/30 9:48A Courtenay Harris Bond

Therapy via email and text is as effective as video appointments for mild depression, a new study says. Expanding insurance coverage for text-based therapy could improve outcomes, according to the researchers.

Risk of heart attack and stroke rises after COVID-19 and flu infections

Philly Voice (Health) 10/30 9:17A Courtenay Harris Bond

COVID-19, influenza and other viruses significantly increase risk of heart attack and stroke in the weeks after infection, a new study shows. Vaccination is key to reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, researchers say.

The side effects of antidepressants vary widely — choosing the right one is imperative, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 10/22 9:46A Courtenay Harris Bond

Common antidepressants have wide variation in side effects for weight, blood pressure and heart rate, a new study shows. The findings should guide prescribing of antidepressants, especially for people with diabetes, obesity hypertension, the...

How to make healthier choices when eating fast food

Philly Voice (Health) 10/22 8:43A Courtenay Harris Bond

Fast food poses health risks, but there are ways to make healthier choices when eating it. Enjoying fast food in moderation, choosing lean meats and avoiding fried food can help people find a 'middle ground,' a Jefferson Health dietitian...

Despite the hoopla, vaccines should be in reach this cough-and-cold season

Philly Voice (Health) 10/22 4:02A Michelle Andrews, KFF Health New

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2025 fall immunization schedule is not different from last year's. That should clear the way for most people who want COVID, flu and RSV shots this fall to get them, public health experts say.

As pickleball has surged in popularity, so have eye injuries

Philly Voice (Health) 10/21 6:38A Courtenay Harris Bond

Pickleball-related eye injuries have surged in recent years, alongside a rise in the sport's popularity. The number of eye injuries resulting from the sport is not high, but the injuries can be severe, a new study says.

Peanut allergies have declined since doctors began recommending early exposure

Philly Voice (Health) 10/20 7:05A Kristin Hunt

Peanut and other immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergies have dropped since doctors began recommending children be exposed to allergens as babies, a new study from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds.

Better health literacy means better preventive care

Philly Voice (Health) 10/19 2:49A Lia Scalzo, DrPH, MPH, CHES, CMI

Did you know that understanding health information better can help us lead healthier lives? As a Population Health Specialist at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), I see every day how much knowing more about our health really matters. One important...