Do more cannabis stores near schools mean more teens use cannabis? Our research suggests the answer is complicated
When Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, one concern was that more legal stores would make cannabis easier for
Author: Health
Leave home with a plan: What to pack in your medical kit and when to seek care for symptoms abroad
When people prepare to see a doctor before an international trip, vaccines usually dominate the conversation. And while vaccines are
If Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts can get dangerous blood clots, so can you – here’s how some states are trying to reduce the risk
Jalen Hurts is 28, a Super Bowl MVP and an elite athlete in peak physical condition. He was also recently
Why do people still get polio in some countries and not in others?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to
I composed music about infertility and pregnancy loss, then performed it in a Pittsburgh hospital
It turns out you can rent a Steinway piano and have it delivered pretty much anywhere – including the lecture
AI chatbots can be a valuable health resource for older adults – if they embrace ‘informed skepticism’
It’s easy to stereotype older adults as tech-averse or novice tech users. Yet a growing number of adults age 60
Surviving cancer starts at diagnosis and continues after treatment – earlier survivorship care can help patients feel better and live longer
“You have cancer.” It’s a phrase that comes as a shock, then is quickly followed by a whirlwind of decisions
Dehydration, UTIs and cognitive health: Getting enough to drink is complicated for people with brain disorders
For older adults with dementia or Parkinson’s disease, staying hydrated can be more complicated than simply drinking more water. Dehydration
I’m a Philly forensic psychologist who has conducted dozens of psychopathic evaluations – here’s why an evaluation of R.C. Horsch in the ‘80s didn’t identify him as a possible psychopath
Seven missing women have been linked to the house that was shared by 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and his late father,
Many vapes and e-cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know
Many popular nicotine vapes are now banned in Pennsylvania, with only six companies approved to sell their products in the