AHealthierPhilly

09/06/2026

AI tools can make health information easier to access, but they shouldn’t replace medical professionals for emergencies, diagnoses, or treatment decisions.

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AI tools can make health information easier to access, but they shouldn’t replace medical professionals for emergencies, diagnoses, or treatment decisions.

09/06/2026

New research suggests people who maintain healthy blood pressure, avoid diabetes and don't smoke are less likely to develop dementia earlier in life.

09/06/2026

New legislation would require health care practitioners to report cases of babesiosis, a rare malaria-like disease that is spread by deer ticks, the same species responsible for most cases of Lyme disease.

09/06/2026

The baseball star, who died last month at 83, committed himself to physical well-being, and adapted to his circumstances. That's a winning strategy for anyone trying to improve their health.

09/06/2026

Measles cases are mounting in Pennsylvania. Here's how Philly health leaders are working to prevent the virus from taking hold in city schools.

Public health leaders are working to establish free vaccine clinics and turning to trusted messengers to encourage child vaccinations.

09/05/2026

Building healthy habits into everyday routines makes wellness feel less like a goal and more like a normal part of life.

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Simple, realistic habits that support physical and mental wellness

09/05/2026

This research provides evidence to a side effect that had been reported anecdotally.

09/05/2026

Brain fog can cause fuzzy thinking and other cognitive issues but doesn't get worse over time

Brain fog differs from dementia in that it doesn't cause brain damage, and it tends to come and go without affecting daily activities.

09/05/2026

Doing a 'brain dump' in the morning can help alleviate anxiety and improve focus for the day

Stream-of-consciousness writing can help empty the mind, alleviate anxiety and improve focus.

09/05/2026

How long patients should take antibiotics is a more nuanced decision than the traditional advice to finish the prescription.