… it’s become clear some people in counties that overwhelmingly supported President Donald Trump don’t realize their health insurance is part of Obamacare. Former Gov. Tom Corbett, after a long political debate, agree to expand Medicaid in …
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Daytime sleepiness during teenage years linked to criminal offenses later in life
Teenagers who self-report feeling drowsy mid-afternoon also tend to exhibit more anti-social behavior such as lying, cheating, stealing and fighting. Now, research from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of York, in the United Kingdom, shows that those same teens are 4.5 times more likely to commit violent crimes a decade and a half later.
New model of cervical cancer care reduces delay between diagnosis and treatment
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women low- and middle-income countries, including Botswana, where 75 percent of cervical cancer patients suffer from advanced forms of the disease. These patients can face wait times as long as five months after diagnosis before receiving lifesaving treatment.
Penn scientists discover clues that could lead novel therapies for preventing heart failure
Of the more than 700,000 Americans who suffer a heart attack each year, about a quarter go on to develop heart failure. Scientists don’t fully understand how one condition leads to the other, but researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have now discovered a significant clue – which ultimately could lead new therapies for preventing the condition.
Some Pittsburgh schools closed for the day over water issue
Insufficient chlorine in Pittsburgh’s public water supply led to the closure Wednesday of nearly two dozen grade schools and a boil-water advisory in neighborhoods that include the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority said the advisory applied to 100,000 customers in the city of more than 305,000 residents, but officials also stressed that the advisory was only a precautionary measure and no public health problems were reported.
Body shaming may contribute to increased health risks
… unattractive, lacking willpower, and to blame for their excess weight. The pain of these messages may take a toll on health and increase risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease, according to a new study published in Obesity , the journal of The …
New genital herpes vaccine candidate shows promising results in preclinical tests
… “I know of no other HSV2 vaccine candidate with published results that are as promising as this study.” The public health burden from HSV2 is enormous. In the United States alone, researchers estimate that approximately one in six people age 15 to …
Two years and multiple doctors often needed to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder-and most common cause of infertility – affecting 9 to 18 percent of women around the world. Despite the prevalence of the complex and chronic condition, one-third of women diagnosed with PCOS saw at least three health professionals over the course of two years before receiving a diagnosis, according to a study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
PA Dept. of Health: Add Healthy Choices to Your New Year’s Resolution List
Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy is encouraging Pennsylvanians to add easy health choices to their list of New Year’s resolutions. “Many of us make resolutions to better ourselves in the New Year,” Murphy said.
Doctors Can Diagnose Early Alzheimer’s Disease Through Sniff Test
Tests that measure sense of smell will become important for neurologists. The scientists discovered that lack of smell happens in early Alzheimer.