Drexel Medicine

01/27/2026

When you look for information about managing your weight, it is easy to become confused. Online and in person, it is hard to avoid incorrect or even harmful advice. Learn more about healthy habits for your weight goals in this Drexel Medicine blog post: https://bit.ly/4aKswkj

01/20/2026

Meet Dr. Baranoski, medical director for the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice! In her role, Dr. Baranoski oversees all medical and clinical operations of the Partnership. Read the Q&A to learn more about her background and her goals for stepping into this role: https://bit.ly/4pJ0GbX

01/13/2026

Curious about artificial intelligence (AI)? As technology improves, AI is being used more often in everyday health care tasks, even if you don’t notice it. Read the latest Drexel Medicine blog to learn more about how AI is currently being used in your health care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ny7yLK

01/09/2026

Whether you’re considering Dry January or cutting back unhealthy habits in the New Year, assessing whether your substance use is a problem is an important first step. Read the Drexel Medicine blog to learn more about substance use disorders (SUDs): https://bit.ly/450XelD

12/23/2025

Sun safety isn’t just for summer! Even during the winter months, the sun’s UV rays can still harm your skin and increase your risk for skin cancer. Protect yourself year-round by wearing sunscreen, staying out of the sun during peak hours and wearing protective clothing – like hats.

Learn more about choosing the right sun-protective hat:

Erum N. Ilyas, MD, interim chair of dermatology in the College of Medicine and colleagues sort out these questions in a recently published article in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. The teamfound that those UPF claims — which refer to the hat’s ability to block UV — aren’t...

12/05/2025

Dry, cold air and seasonal illnesses make vocal health a challenge — especially for singers, teachers and anyone who relies on their voice every day. Click the link for expert tips on preventing laryngitis, staying hydrated and avoiding common irritants this season:

As winter approaches – replete with COVID, flu, colds and other ailments – so does the season of throat clearing. But this hem, ahem, hawk, cough, or tickle in the throat doesn’t have to linger on …

11/21/2025

According to a recent market research analysis, 91% of Americans own a smartphone, and we spend an average of four hours and 30 minutes a day using them. But smartphones aren’t just for social media – they are also great tools for supporting your health. From helpful reminders to time limits, you can use your phone to make your life easier.

Read the article for simple tips on how to make the most of your smartphone: https://bit.ly/4pn6B6T

11/18/2025

The European Union recently announced a ban on an ingredient commonly used in manicures and pedicures, classifying it as “carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction.” The ingredient — trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) — reacts to UV or LED light, helping gel nail polish cure and transform into a hard, glossy finish.

Learn more about how to protect your skin during your next nail appointment:

Earlier this month, the European Union announced a ban on a typical ingredient used in manicures and pedicures, classifying it as “carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction.”

10/21/2025

With Lyme disease spreading to new parts of the United States due to climate change, it’s also becoming more common in areas where it already exists, including right here at home. Nearly 30 percent of all reported cases between 2016 and 2019 occurred in Pennsylvania, followed by 12 percent in neighboring New Jersey.

Learn more about Lyme disease prevention, symptoms and treatment in our latest blog post: http://bit.ly/3KJ0oTy

10/07/2025

Meet Yvette Thomas, a peer support specialist at Caring Together. From supporting clients through recovery to her "progress and not perfection” mantra, Yvette brings an empathetic and passionate approach to her role.

Read the interview: http://bit.ly/4m4iEDW

09/18/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month, and September 18 is national HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. As people with HIV get older, it’s important to understand how aging affects their health. At the Partnership, providers help older adults take care of their HIV so they can live long and healthy lives.

Click the link to read the full article and learn how the Partnership is helping: http://bit.ly/486VWaR

09/15/2025

Jennifer Hamilton, MD, PhD, professor of family, community & preventive medicine, discusses fall vaccine recommendations for her patients in a recent Q-and-A.

Although the telltale signs of fall are already approaching – leaves changing, a chill in the air, kids going back to school – one harbinger of the season might look a little different this year: v…