Villanova University

Villanova University is a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842 (Philadelphia). Villanova provides a comprehensive education rooted in the liberal arts; a shared commitment to the Augustinian ideals of truth, unity and love; and a community dedicated to service to others.

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Heavy smartphone and social media use among kids can lead to poor sleep, anxiety and depression, bullying, attention difficulties and academic challenges. EMS-Forster-Productions/DigitalVision Collection via Getty Images

For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell‑to‑bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution

Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.
‘Restorative reproductive medicine’ has become a buzzword in some conservative circles, among people morally opposed to in vitro fertilization. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision via Getty Images

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives

Mainstream medical organizations have criticized ‘restorative reproductive medicine,’ but some Catholics who follow church teachings consider it a welcome alternative.
The top 5 ‘asthma capitals’ in the U.S. are Detroit, Rochester, Allentown, Philadelphia and Cleveland, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2025 report. Terry Vine/DigitalVision Collection via Getty Images

New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma

The ranking of ‘asthma capitals’ in the US is released each September, the peak time of year for asthma attacks and hospitalizations.
Macy’s announced it will close its store in the historic Wanamaker Building in Center City Philadelphia in March 2025. Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge via Getty Images

The Wanamaker organ has been a treasured piece of Philly history for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future after Macy’s closes

Macy’s announced it is closing its store in downtown Philadelphia. What’s next for the 120-year-old instrument once touted as ‘the greatest organ in the world’?
Philadelphia County led the state with 19 human trafficking convictions in 2023. RichLegg/E+ Collection via Getty Images

I’m a former assistant DA who works with survivors of sex trafficking − here’s why a recent Philly sting marks a shift in how Pennsylvania confronts the commercial sex industry

The Pennsylvania attorney general’s investigation targeted not only the suspected leader of the trafficking ring, but also the alleged financial manager, drivers and customers.
Um tribunal federal na Filadélfia avaliará em breve ações contra os fabricantes do Ozempic, Wegovy e produtos similares: dezenas de pacientes sofreram problemas gastrointestinais depois de tomar esses medicamentos e dizem que empresas não alertaram adequadamente público sobre riscos. David J. Phillip/AP Photo

Processo judicial nos EUA pode ameaçar confiança no Ozempic e outros populares remédios para emagrecer

O futuro de medicamentos campeões de vendas pode depender de um julgamento na Pensilvânia, EUA
Signs calling for all officers and emergency personnel involved in Tyre Nichols’ death to be named and charged rest on public steps on Feb. 1, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. Lucy Garrett/Getty Images

Justice Department launches civil rights investigation of Memphis police – 4 essential reads about holding police accountable

The Justice Department has launched a civil rights probe of the Memphis Police Department to examine allegations of excessive force, improper stops and searches and racial disparities.

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