Bird flu solution: Vaccinate chickens or slaughter every infected flock?
Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.
Possible measles exposure reported at 2 Philadelphia locations: What you need to know
Health officials on Wednesday warned of a possible measle exposure at two locations in Philadelphia, but advised that there is "no threat to the general public."
COVID-19 impact on Philly schools: Superintendent Watlington reveals what he would have changed
Superintendent of Philadelphia Schools, Dr. Watlington, reveals what he would've changed since he took on the role during the challenging and unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic.
Oregon dysentery outbreak: 7 new cases reported in February so far
Shigella bacteria can lead to shigellosis, a disease that can cause dysentery.
RFK Jr. seeks to eliminate FDA’s GRAS 'loophole' to improve food ingredient safety
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
Crozer Health: Time is running out for solution to keep hospitals open
The Crozer Medical Center of Upland and its companion smaller hospital, Taylor of Ridley Park, have a lifeline of two weeks and $7 million to cover payroll before its for-profit owner could move to shutter them.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.
3 hospitals on brink of closure in Delaware County, leaving thousands without healthcare or jobs
Three hospitals in Delaware County are on the brink of closing. Preparations are underway to stop operations by the end of next week.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover medical bills in 2024, study finds
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.
Only 59% of Americans say the pandemic is over, 5 years later
A new survey reveals that about three in five Americans say the pandemic is over, and some concerns still persist.
Here's how many people say they've never had COVID
It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.
Mother of slain man found in Schuylkill River calls for family involvement in adult mental health decisions
A local family is searching for answers and advocating for adult mental health after the body of a loved one was pulled from the Schuylkill River last month.