Lung cancer deaths outpace other major cancers as cases rise in young adults
Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives than several other major cancers combined.
Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives than several other major cancers combined.
Advanced CTE tied to sharp rise in dementia risk, major brain study finds
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.
A new study is offering clearer insight into how chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, relates to memory loss and dementia.
Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Casey Means faces hearing as Trump’s pick for surgeon general
Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means faced tough questions from senators on Wednesday about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.
Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means faced tough questions from senators on Wednesday about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.
States sue Trump administration over child vaccine policy. What we know
Multiple states are suing the Trump administration over its adjustments to vaccine recommendations for children. The CDC said it would stop recommending kids be immunized against the flu, RSV, and other infections.
Multiple states are suing the Trump administration over its adjustments to vaccine recommendations for children. The CDC said it would stop recommending kids be immunized against the flu, RSV, and other infections.
New Red Cross data reveals 1 in 5 blood donors show signs of prediabetes and diabetes
Millions of U.S. adults are living with undiagnosed prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. During the month of March, the Red Cross will provide free A1C diabetes screenings to successful blood, platelet and plasma donations.
Millions of U.S. adults are living with undiagnosed prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. During the month of March, the Red Cross will provide free A1C diabetes screenings to successful blood, platelet and plasma donations.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
South Jersey baby born at 1 pound goes home after 285 days in NICU
A baby girl who was born at 24 weeks and weighed just one pound is heading home after 285 days in the NICU in South Jersey.
A baby girl who was born at 24 weeks and weighed just one pound is heading home after 285 days in the NICU in South Jersey.
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
Camden County resident diagnosed with active tuberculosis; health officials investigating
The Camden County Department of Health confirmed a resident has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and is currently receiving treatment while officials conduct contact tracing.
The Camden County Department of Health confirmed a resident has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and is currently receiving treatment while officials conduct contact tracing.
Blood test could predict what age Alzheimer's symptoms will start, new study suggests
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Bird flu suspected cause of geese deaths across South Jersey
Health officials in New Jersey say bird flu is believed to have wiped out hundreds of Canadian geese found dead across the state.
Health officials in New Jersey say bird flu is believed to have wiped out hundreds of Canadian geese found dead across the state.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Measles in the Northeast: How NYC, Philadelphia and DC compare to US outbreak
The number of measles cases across the United States continues to grow, with the Northeast remaining an active area for the disease this year.
The number of measles cases across the United States continues to grow, with the Northeast remaining an active area for the disease this year.
Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport last week
If you were flying in or out of Philadelphia last week, you may have been exposed to measles.
If you were flying in or out of Philadelphia last week, you may have been exposed to measles.