Crozer-Chester, Taylor Hospital closure announcement draws swift response from workers, officials
Healthcare workers and elected officials are demanding accountability after Prospect Medical Holdings announced they would be closing Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester and Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say
New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.
Trump cuts to US medical research could slow breakthroughs, scientists warn of risks to patients
Scientists warn that Trump’s cuts to US medical research could slow life-saving treatments, delaying breakthroughs in cancer, neurological disorders, and other critical care.
Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened: What to know
The illness is mostly spread from person to person, and no specific “origin” has been pinpointed for the outbreak.
Pope Francis’ health: Vatican provides update on Ash Wednesday
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter on April 20.
DJ Daniel, father say honor during President Trump's speech was a surprise
Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.
Warmer spring to trigger longer allergy season
Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.
Excessive screen time linked to manic symptoms in kids, study finds
A new study is linking excessive screen time to increased manic symptoms in adolescents. Here's what you need to know.
As daylight saving time approaches, most Americans say they're ready to end it
Americans’ opinions about daylight saving time have changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.
Blood donor, whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
New details: Measles case confirmed in Montgomery County
New details are emerging after Montgomery County Health officials confirmed Pennsylvania’s first measles case of the year over the weekend.
Measles case confirmed in Montgomery County: Everything you need to know
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Montgomery County child.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
SinuCleanse nasal wash system under voluntary recall due to microbial contamination
Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.
Measles: Your questions answered
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.