Health Care

The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC.

The Philadelphia Citizen is recognizing CHOP doctors Alexis Thompson and Dr. Stephan Grupp with the 'Disruptors of the Year' award for their innovative work in Sickle Cell treatment and their commitment to caring for those living with the disease.

The federal program provides health coverage to more than 80 million people in the U.S.

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.

As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.

The fate of Crozer Health, vital to Delaware County, has been decided in a Dallas, Texas court where a federal bankruptcy judge is ruled on its future. Here's what we know.

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars.

The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.

After Crozer Health System’s parent company declared bankruptcy, Crozer-Chester Medical Center is experiencing impacts to its ambulance service, hospital overcrowding, and will no longer accept new patients.

UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.

Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.

The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."

The drugs are part of Medicare's list of medications that are going to be negotiated for lower prices.

Here are the professions that rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards, according to a new Gallup poll of Americans.

A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows. 

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.