Delaware County in 'emergency response situation' as Crozer Health threatens more closures
The possible closing of more health services and facilities has people in Delaware County very worried.
The possible closing of more health services and facilities has people in Delaware County very worried.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Atlantic City dealers' union backs casino smoking ban
The union, representing Atlantic City casino dealers, says its members endure having secondhand smoke blown in their faces for eight hours at a time.
The union, representing Atlantic City casino dealers, says its members endure having secondhand smoke blown in their faces for eight hours at a time.
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
First U.S. case of bird flu human infection confirmed in Colorado
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys.
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys.
FDA moves to limit lead content in juices
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Chester County parents split on Moderna vaccine for children under 6
Moderna has asked the FDA for emergency authorization for a two-dose vaccine for children six months to five-years-old, though there is not timetable when it might be granted.
Moderna has asked the FDA for emergency authorization for a two-dose vaccine for children six months to five-years-old, though there is not timetable when it might be granted.
Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
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.