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Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.

Penn research indicates the soda tax has been a public health success story that has helped to keep down obesity rates.

US men are dying too frequently and too young

A report released by Movember in partnership with Penn Nursing’s Program for Men’s Health Equity highlights a critical, preventable health crisis: The majority of male deaths in the U.S. occur prematurely, before age 75.

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Zachary Kosak talks with Danny at a table outdoors.

Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project forges connections

The med students who lead Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project are connecting with people experiencing homelessness and highlighting the impact of street medicine.

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How tobacco retail exposure impacts smoking behavior

Penn researchers have found that smokers report higher levels of craving and smoked more cigarettes on days when their exposure to tobacco retail is higher.

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Jennifer N. Carter checks in an Amish patient carrying a child at the Lancaster clinic.

Prevention, protection, and trust for children’s health

In Lancaster County, ChildProtect community clinics have provided free vaccines against preventable diseases for 30 years—with an added dose of trust.

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What are the best ways to debunk COVID vaccine misinformation?

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have tested types of messages that debunked vaccine misinformation with people considering getting vaccinated or boosted.

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At-home blood pressure cuffs—and reminders to use them—key to blood pressure control

In a Penn Medicine study designed to test “opt-in” versus “opt-out” nudging, what really matters is convenience and keeping patients’ condition top of mind.

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Rise in gun violence in top U.S. movies parallels growth in gun homicides among young people

Research from Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center have examined the potential imitative effect of firearm use in entertainment media as a factor in the rise of their use in youth homicides in the U.S.

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Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease

New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, accelerating cognitive decline.

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Frank Chen: Mapping smarter tree placement in Philadelphia

Graduate student Frank Chen provides insight into his project to find the best spots to plant street trees and optimize shade coverage for pedestrians in Philadelphia.

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Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.

US men are dying too frequently and too young

Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project forges connections

How tobacco retail exposure impacts smoking behavior

Prevention, protection, and trust for children’s health

What are the best ways to debunk COVID vaccine misinformation?

At-home blood pressure cuffs—and reminders to use them—key to blood pressure control

Rise in gun violence in top U.S. movies parallels growth in gun homicides among young people

Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease

Frank Chen: Mapping smarter tree placement in Philadelphia