Health

The Philadelphia Citizen is recognizing CHOP doctors Alexis Thompson and Dr. Stephan Grupp with the 'Disruptors of the Year' award for their innovative work in Sickle Cell treatment and their commitment to caring for those living with the disease.

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.

A homeowner in Gloucester has been ordered to remove her five emotional support chickens from her backyard by her HOA, in a fight that has gone on three years.

Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.

In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.

Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.

As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.

A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.

Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. for the second year in a row, with cases reported in five states.

The couple, philanthropists with deep Philadelphia roots, donated $120 million to Penn Medicine. That money will go to help with advanced clinical care, research and education.

New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.