New research states happy emojis often mask negative emotions
Researchers studied the emoji interactions of more than 1,200 people and found happy emojis were often used to mask negative emotions to make a message seem more positive.
Temple Dental celebrates its 160th anniversary as one of the oldest dental schools in the country
Temple's dental school treats 30,000 patients every year many coming from the North Philadelphia community.
Health officials warn of deadly fungus spreading across the country, including New Jersey
New Jersey is a hot spot for the fungus and health officials are renewing warnings because it's resistant to treatment.
The time of day you work could affect your mental health. Here's how.
The CDC says about one in 37 working adults experienced serious psychological distress in 2021.
"It's like a second family": Man among hundreds honored at Virtua Health
Virtua Health held a special event to celebrate hundreds of people who volunteer at their various locations.
Organ donor families, recipients celebrate Donate Life Month at Jefferson Hospital
Right now in Philadelphia, 5,000 people are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. Nationally, the number is 100,000.
Free screening event in Philadelphia aims to save vision for people with diabetes
Three Philadelphia health systems are holding a free community screening event for people with diabetes in an effort to help save people's vision.
Is soda bad for you? Sugary drinks linked to risk of death, study says
New findings show that drinking large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages, like soda and fruit drinks, is linked with a higher risk of death and cardiovascular disease for people with diabetes.
Philadelphia area ranked 28th most polluted for ozone: American Lung Association air quality report
The air quality in the Philadelphia region is better than last year, according to a new State of the Air report released by the American Lung Association.
Love Moore: Students to hold event supporting addiction recovery
The event, Love Moore, was inspired by a young life lost to addiction and aims to save others.
"This is buying me time": First and only FDA-approved drug to treat advanced macular degeneration
The new FDA-approved treatment, Syfovre, is a breakthrough to treat advanced macular degeneration.
Fatal bacterial infections could rise due to global warming, scientists say
The so-called flesh-eating bacteria can grow in warm shallow coastal waters. For people who get infected, the symptoms can be intense and happen quickly
Black Maternal Health Week: Virtua Hospital addresses issues of maternal mortality for Black women
Virtua doctors look to expand and improve issues of maternal mortality during a panel discussion on Black Maternal Health Week.
Temple student in need of kidney donor uses social media to share information
She's all over social media looking for a kidney donor but she's also sharing her story, educating people and hoping to save other lives.
Unusual warm weather causes spikes in early allergy season
While it's beautiful outside, these warm breezy days are causing a spike in allergy symptoms.