Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Local health experts warn of mushroom foraging after uptick in poisonings
The Poison Control Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is warning of mushroom foraging after an uptick in poisonings.
The Poison Control Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is warning of mushroom foraging after an uptick in poisonings.
Survey: More than 60% believe migraines, allergies, other ailments will be cured in 100 years
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
VIDEO: Newport Beach doctor removes 23 contact lenses from woman's eye
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
Millions could still be eligible for a stimulus check - and time is running out to claim it
Americans could possibly be owed a five-figure payment from the federal government.
Americans could possibly be owed a five-figure payment from the federal government.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
Thousands come together in Camden County to celebrate breast cancer survivors, raise awareness for research
Thousands turned out in Pennsauken for breast cancer walk, celebrating survivors and raising awareness and funds for research.
Thousands turned out in Pennsauken for breast cancer walk, celebrating survivors and raising awareness and funds for research.
Americans are using Apple AirTags to track loved ones with dementia, report says
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022.
RSV cases surging in children as virus spreads earlier, faster this year
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
Groundbreaking study to test a breast cancer vaccine
A new trial is underway at the University of Pennsylvania to test a breast cancer vaccine.
A new trial is underway at the University of Pennsylvania to test a breast cancer vaccine.
'Patients come first': Temple University Hospital nurses hold rally in advance of possible strike
Nurses with Temple University Hospital hold a rally at the Magnet Conference, in advance of a possible strike, to draw attention to critical staffing concerns.
Nurses with Temple University Hospital hold a rally at the Magnet Conference, in advance of a possible strike, to draw attention to critical staffing concerns.
Temple University Hospital nurses hold rally in Center City in advance of possible strike
Nurses with Temple University Hospital hold a rally at the Magnet Conference, in advance of a possible strike, to draw attention to critical staffing concerns.
Nurses with Temple University Hospital hold a rally at the Magnet Conference, in advance of a possible strike, to draw attention to critical staffing concerns.
High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios among cereals not defined as 'healthy' under proposed FDA criteria
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.