Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now

A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.

Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law

A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.

Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?

Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.

Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why

US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.

Crozer closure: Gov. Shapiro calls for passage of bill to prevent private equity ownership of state healthcare

On the heels of the closure of Crozer Health, Governor Josh Shapiro joined together with health care workers in calling on the Pennsylvania state house to pass the Health System Protection Act, in the hope of protecting Pennsylvanians from private equity taking over a health system.

Houston man sues Whataburger after getting meal with onions

A Houston man has sued Whataburger after he allegedly had an allergic reaction. He claims he received onions on his meal after he asked for no onions.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive." 

Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment

Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.

Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts

Gov. Josh Shapiro is warning that cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania, hundreds of thousands of people losing access to the program and more rural hospitals shutting their doors.

In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products

Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.

Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical

Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.

Crozer Health closure: Hundreds attend Delaware County job fair

Hundreds of former employees of Crozer Health attended a job fair at Subaru Park, in Chester, in order to help those impacted move on in new positions and careers.

Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study

A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.

RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids

The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.