Immigrants make up nearly 16% of Philadelphia's population of 1.6 million, according to a 2024 report from Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew reports this marks the largest percentage since the 1940s, and above the national percentage ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Patients with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) are 60% to 90% more likely to miss appointments with their doctors, compared to the general population, according to the first study to examine this issue within ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Noise can make it hard to concentrate, especially for people who are extra sensitive to it.
May 27, 2024
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Findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute emphasize the critical importance of integrated care for children with epilepsy and co-occurring psychiatric issues, shedding light on the negative effects of fragmented care. Expertise ...
May 13, 2024
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A subtle type of seizure goes undetected two thirds of the time in pediatric emergency departments, a new study shows.
May 1, 2024
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"Charlie" is an eight-year-old child with autism. Her parents are worried because she often responds to requests with insults, aggression and refusal. Simple demands, such as being asked to get dressed, can trigger an intense ...
Apr 29, 2024
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About 1 in every 10 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the latest government statistics.
Mar 20, 2024
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Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.
Feb 10, 2024
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On what would have been the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, the Biden Administration has announced new measures it will take to further protect a woman's access to abortion.
Jan 22, 2024
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Pneumonia causes more than 1 million hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.
Nov 13, 2023
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