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Let’s celebrate the New Year with a retrospective of the health tips, news and inspiring stories that you read most in 2025. We invite you to reread your favorites with a fresh perspective or catch the ones you missed.
No. 1
What’s That Baby’s Name?
Parents often chose nationally popular names for the babies born at Jefferson hospitals, but more than a few were named for Philly-centric icons. Find out what many people named their newborns here.
No. 2
It’s Not a Race
Are you a “power pee-er”? Urogynecologist Nabila Noor, MD, and rehabilitation specialist Karen Snowden explain bad habits wrecking your pelvic floor. Listen to their interview on The Healthiest You podcast here.
No. 3
Resolve to Be Heart-Healthy
Cardiologist-approved recipes in this story include breakfast and dinner entrees. But remember that Nidhi Mehta, MD, tells us that eating healthier starts at the grocery store. Get the recipes here.
No. 4
Do Something New
Each month we update our calendar with educational programs, upcoming screenings and events. We also suggest how to celebrate the month’s observances. Did you know January has a take-a-walk outdoors day? Find out more here.
No. 5
Many Facets of Menopause
Menopause is more than hot flashes as our expert Kristin Friel, MD explains. Read it here.
No. 6
Self-Collection HPV Testing
Some women can wave goodbye to annual pelvic exams and Pap tests. That’s because there’s something new. Find out more and watch the video here.
No. 7
Stifle the Snore
This year, new sleep apnea surgeries helped people with problems caused by obstructive sleep apnea. Read about it here.
No. 8
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Certified registered nurse practitioner Travis Green, with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, explains how to avoid the highly contagious virus. Plus find out here what to do to feel better if you or someone in your family gets it.
No. 9
Sacroiliac Pain Relief
A woman’s life changed when pain medicine physician Nirmal Shah, DO, recommended a sacroiliac joint fusion. Learn about how this relieved her lower back pain here.
No. 10
Marijuana Edibles Seriously Dangerous to Kids
To kids, they may look like harmless treats, but emergency care is needed if kids ingest edibles with THC in them. Review our tips for keeping them out of the hands of children here.