David Bregger had never heard of kratom before his son, Daniel, 33, died in Denver in 2021 from using what he thought was a natural and safe remedy for anxiety.…
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How prison affects Black men’s mental health long after they’ve been released
Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown. “I just couldn’t stop crying … I don’t know. It was the anxiety. It was…
Children living near oil and gas wells face higher risk of rare leukemia, studies show
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses. Long-term survival rates exceed…
Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. would lose their coverage through Medicaid – the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and…
Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. will lose their coverage through Medicaid – the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and…
1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth
“He hides his smile in every school photo,” Jayden’s mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son. I first met Jayden – not his real name –…
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie − why that’s a worry for people and pets
Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season. However, anyone who comes in contact…
Philly psychology students map out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel happiest
What makes you happy? Perhaps a good night’s sleep, or a wonderful meal with friends? I am the director of the Happiness Lab at Drexel University, where I also teach…
Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier
In Philadelphia, the leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and unintentional drug overdose. While some of these deaths are caused by things out of our control – like…
