Code Orange for poor air quality issued in the region
A Code Orange Air Quality alert was issued Wednesday, due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada wafting south across much of the region.
A Code Orange Air Quality alert was issued Wednesday, due to smoke from wildfires burning in Canada wafting south across much of the region.
Whole Foods ground beef may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
RFK Jr. orders review of baby formula: What to know
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
Air quality alert issued in Philadelphia area amid smoke from Canadian wildfires
The sky may appear hazy across the Philadelphia area on Wednesday, and health officials are asking some residents to limit their time outside.
The sky may appear hazy across the Philadelphia area on Wednesday, and health officials are asking some residents to limit their time outside.
World's first patient treated with CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP returns home
KJ Muldoon, a 10-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare metabolic disease called CPS1 has been at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia since birth and on Tuesday, he finally got to go home with his family. Watch the emotional homecoming!
KJ Muldoon, a 10-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare metabolic disease called CPS1 has been at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia since birth and on Tuesday, he finally got to go home with his family. Watch the emotional homecoming!
Drinking coffee may boost odds of aging well, study finds
A study suggests that consuming more coffee may improve your chances of living longer.
A study suggests that consuming more coffee may improve your chances of living longer.
Chinese national tried smuggling pathogen through Detroit Metro Airport, Feds say
The individual who allegedly brought the fungus into the U.S. wanted to clone the pathogen at a lab at the University of Michigan.
The individual who allegedly brought the fungus into the U.S. wanted to clone the pathogen at a lab at the University of Michigan.
Cavities in children could increase by millions if fluoride is banned, study suggests
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
CDC issues new warning for international travelers amid measles outbreaks
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
Common supplements and medications could cause liver damage, studies show
Drug-induced liver injury cases are increasing, with common medications and supplements posing hidden dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.
Drug-induced liver injury cases are increasing, with common medications and supplements posing hidden dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.
Diet Coke linked to cardiovascular risks, experts warn: Here are healthier options
Dietitians say there are healthier beverage choices for those who opt to quit Diet Coke.
Dietitians say there are healthier beverage choices for those who opt to quit Diet Coke.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Philly elementary kids graduating from special program awarded free bikes
Over 150 Philadelphia elementary school students spend their day celebrating graduating from a physical education program with a special surprise to cap it all off.
Over 150 Philadelphia elementary school students spend their day celebrating graduating from a physical education program with a special surprise to cap it all off.
Salmonella update: Cruise ship outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
Federal health officials say recalled cucumbers from a Florida grower have caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened cruise ship passengers and dozens more across 18 states.
Federal health officials say recalled cucumbers from a Florida grower have caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened cruise ship passengers and dozens more across 18 states.
'Graduation on Wheels' award Philly school kids with free bikes
170 Philadelphia students were given free bikes as part of the ?Graduation on Wheels? program.
170 Philadelphia students were given free bikes as part of the ?Graduation on Wheels? program.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report cited studies that don't exist
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
The 72-page report released last week cites hundreds of studies, some that were never published.
These 3 foods are the top sources of sodium in Americans' diets
A new study using NHANES data finds that pizza, soup, and chicken are the top sources of sodium in American diets, with notable differences across racial and ethnic groups.
A new study using NHANES data finds that pizza, soup, and chicken are the top sources of sodium in American diets, with notable differences across racial and ethnic groups.
5 former Crozer Health outpatient facilities to be purchased by Delaware-based healthcare system
Good news on the healthcare front in Delaware County as some of the shuttered Crozer Health facilities will soon reopen under a new name.
Good news on the healthcare front in Delaware County as some of the shuttered Crozer Health facilities will soon reopen under a new name.