Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Some ticks can spark extreme allergy with a single bite, health expert says
Health experts say a bite from a tick can cause a potentially life-threatening food allergy called "alpha-gal" syndrome.
Health experts say a bite from a tick can cause a potentially life-threatening food allergy called "alpha-gal" syndrome.
Everything you need to know about the outbreak of sudden liver disease in children
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, appointed to HHS leadership role
Dr. Stanford is known locally for founding the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, a foundation that help Philadelphia fight the coronavirus pandemic by running testing and vaccine clinics.
Dr. Stanford is known locally for founding the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, a foundation that help Philadelphia fight the coronavirus pandemic by running testing and vaccine clinics.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Philadelphia releases updated deadline for city police officers to get COVID-19 vaccine, request exemption
After delaying the timeline for the City of Philadelphia's workforce vaccine mandate, an arbitration panel has released a new one for the city's police officers with details about the consequences of noncompliance.
After delaying the timeline for the City of Philadelphia's workforce vaccine mandate, an arbitration panel has released a new one for the city's police officers with details about the consequences of noncompliance.
Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
Paxlovid: Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
Social media dangers: Local college student says TikTok led to her anorexia diagnosis
A 20-year-old college student is calling on TikTok to make a change after she was diagnosed with anorexia.
A 20-year-old college student is calling on TikTok to make a change after she was diagnosed with anorexia.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
A Lehigh Valley Borough is suing several companies after possible water contamination
The Borough of Emmaus is suing several companies after officials of the borough say that their water has been contaminated with chemicals.
The Borough of Emmaus is suing several companies after officials of the borough say that their water has been contaminated with chemicals.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Philadelphia woman released from hospital 9 months after COVID diagnosis
Candice Davis is a changed woman because of COVID-19. After she was diagnosed, she was placed on a ventilator and woke to find her life would never be the same.
Candice Davis is a changed woman because of COVID-19. After she was diagnosed, she was placed on a ventilator and woke to find her life would never be the same.
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Air Force vet who battled tough fertility issue tells others, 'Knowledge is power'
Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.
Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.
Philadelphia schools return to mask optional status after health officials drop mandate
Students and staff at Philadelphia schools can now choose whether or not to wear a mask after health officials dropped the newly reinstated indoor mask mandate on Friday.
Students and staff at Philadelphia schools can now choose whether or not to wear a mask after health officials dropped the newly reinstated indoor mask mandate on Friday.
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.