Health

BPT Award-winning TV host, comedian, actress and author Sherri Shepherd is at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) because she has diabetes. She doesn’t want to let it stop her from taking her shot on – or off – the stage. That’s why Sherri is partnering with Pfizer to share her…

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BPT Most parents agree that it’s important for children to establish healthy habits before they turn 18 years old. Building a strong foundation and taking a preventive approach to health early on will help people avoid illness and improve our healthspan, or the number of years spent in good health. Simple, right? Well, findings from…

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BPT Epilepsy at any age can be challenging to navigate, even more so when a patient is a young child or teen. Some medications can help manage seizures for many patients. However, one-third of children with newly diagnosed epilepsy fail the first antiseizure medication they were prescribed. These patients may experience seizures even when taking…

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The city’s Department of Public Health continues strategies to distribute one million condoms, along with other sexual health resources, by January 2025. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health is closing in on its ambitious goal of distributing one million free condoms to Philadelphians in 2024. Since Jan. 1, more than 800,000 condoms have…

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Family Features If you’re enrolled in Medicare, it’s important to remember Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. This is the time for people with Medicare to compare their prescription drug and health coverage options for the upcoming year. New this year The new prescription drug law is lowering out-of-pocket…

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This photo provided by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shows conjoined twins, Amari and Javar Ruffin, at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, March 20, 2024. (Ed Cunicelli/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia via AP) ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar…

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The emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic led to heightened rates of depression and anxiety among kids along with a sharp rise in adolescent suicides and attempts. The challenge is compounded for children living in low-income households as many face adverse living conditions and related social and racial inequities. For Mental Illness Awareness Week (October…

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The maternal health strategic plan builds on the momentum of Gov. Josh Shapiro working with members of both parties to secure a $2.6 million increase in the 2024-25 bipartisan budget to prevent maternal mortality. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Leadership from the Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services (DHS), Health (DOH), and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) joined Black Maternal…

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The new initiative aims to increase visibility and promote early detection of FH in communities of color on FH Awareness Day and during National Cholesterol Education Month. Christina shares her personal experience with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that led to a heart attack at 39. She discusses the importance of understanding FH, early…

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BPT When you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s normal to worry about their well-being. However, adults with these conditions can continue living positive, fulfilling lives, especially in the familiar environment of their own homes. Research suggests living at home as long as possible is associated with a better quality of life…

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