Medical Monday Archives - The Philly Files

January 20, 2020

Mammogram screening guidelines don’t help black women

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo took a step in the right direction to facilitate early detection of breast cancer by signing a bill into…

January 13, 2020

Can chemical hair straighteners cause breast cancer?

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer…

January 6, 2020

‘Tis flu season again, and the message remains the same: Get your shot (still)!

It’s that time of year again: sniffles, body aches, fever and sore throat. And we repeat the message we share every year: Get your…

December 30, 2019

Vegan diet may reduce heart disease risk in African Americans

Following a vegan diet for five weeks may decrease risk factors for heart disease, new research shows. The study included 50 African Americans who…

December 23, 2019

Does alcohol increase breast cancer risk?

The holiday celebrations are upon us, so here is something to think about as you pop that champagne. This question often comes up when…

December 16, 2019

5 ways you should be watching your high blood pressure during the holidays

For the 80 million Americans with high blood pressure, the hectic holiday crunch ’tis the season for a little extra caution. Even people who…

December 9, 2019

5 Ways to Tame Holiday Stress

If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control, you’re not alone! There are key things you can do to tame holiday stress….

December 2, 2019

10 foods beyond chicken soup that fight colds

There’s still no cure for the common cold, but there are foods you can eat to give your body the edge it needs to…

November 25, 2019

Feast on a healthier Thanksgiving

How many calories are on your plate? As we go into the kitchen to prepare another Thanksgiving dinner, food may be more on our…

November 18, 2019

How Gratitude Affects Your Health

Being thankful can strengthen your immune system. It might sound like a cliche, but counting your blessings really can be good for you. Research…

November 11, 2019

What’s on Your Workout Playlist?

Music may be just what you need to stick with an exercise program — and picking the right tunes could even improve performance. Federal…

November 4, 2019

Is Your Job Making You Sick?

Work-life balance may feel elusive, but it’s important to your mental health to make sure job stress isn’t interfering with your livelihood. Work hard…

October 28, 2019

7 Questions to Ask Before a Playdate

As children make new friends during the school year, many may also receive playdate invitations — and sometimes it’s between families who don’t know…

October 21, 2019

Simplify Your Life

Busy is the new black. But that’s not a good thing. We take on new work projects, squeeze in trips to the gym, schedule…

October 14, 2019

Early Detection Best for Breast Cancer Survival

Though treatment has advanced, smaller tumors linked to better outcomes — We’ve made significant strides in breast cancer treatment in recent years, including “targeted”…