Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found

Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.

4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states

For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.

Neshaminy High School senior dies from bacterial meningitis, school says

The Neshaminy High School community is grappling with the sudden loss of senior Ryan Duffy who passed away due to bacterial meningitis.

Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients

Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.

Debunking Breast Cancer Myths with The Boobie Docs | The Ladies Room
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Enter The Ladies Room with Kathy Orr, Shiba Russell and Kamryn Scrivens as they highlight the importance of breast cancer awareness with special guest, Dr. Robyn Roth aka, The Boobie Docs.

Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found

A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.

Prostate cancer - symptoms, risk factors, and treatment

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime. 

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?

Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

President Trump announces new drug-price deal with AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.

CDC ends universal COVID vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.

CHOP ranks No. 1 for best Children's Hospital in the Mid-Atlantic

Philadelphia parents looking for top pediatric care have a local reason to feel proud: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has again earned a spot on U.S. News’ Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals - ranking joint-first with Children's National Hospital in DC.

FDA approves another generic version of abortion pill mifepristone

The FDA first approved the abortion pill as a safe way to end pregnancies in 2000, and access to the drug was expanded through the years.

Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians

See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.

Delaware County community attends fundraiser to help 8-year-old boy with Leukemia

A community in Delaware County joined together at Richman’s Ice Cream Company in Prospect Park for a fundraiser for 8-year-old Lincoln Hanson who is preparing to start his second round of treatment for Leukemia.