San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
5-year-old girl diagnosed with rare heart condition awaits critical surgery and transplant at CHOP
Melony Hunter, a 5-year-old girl, is preparing for surgery to address a serious heart condition. Her parents are seeking prayers and support as they navigate this challenging time at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Melony Hunter, a 5-year-old girl, is preparing for surgery to address a serious heart condition. Her parents are seeking prayers and support as they navigate this challenging time at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
WHO experts issue final report on COVID-19’s origin
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.
Philadelphia heat: What you need to know to stay safe in dangerous heat
Now that the Delaware Valley is seeing the first official day of summer, an Extreme Heat Watch has already been issued for nearly the entire region, as we are set to see a long-duration, dangerous heat wave.
Now that the Delaware Valley is seeing the first official day of summer, an Extreme Heat Watch has already been issued for nearly the entire region, as we are set to see a long-duration, dangerous heat wave.
Bucks County Phillies fan uses billboard in hope of finding kidney donor
A Bucks County Phillies fan is in desperate need of a kidney donor and is appealing to the Philadelphia Phillies fanbase in the hope of finding a perfect match and resume a normal life.
A Bucks County Phillies fan is in desperate need of a kidney donor and is appealing to the Philadelphia Phillies fanbase in the hope of finding a perfect match and resume a normal life.
Bucks County Phillies fan in need of kidney aims high to find a donor
A Phillies fan from Bucks County is in desperate need of a kidney and is hoping to finally find the right donor.
A Phillies fan from Bucks County is in desperate need of a kidney and is hoping to finally find the right donor.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Senators propose bill to ban prescription drug ads
Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, a bill that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, a bill that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Student honored by graduating class after his death
An emotional tribute during a Philadelphia high school graduation remembering a passionate student who dreamed of becoming a firefighter, until his life was sadly cut short two years ago happened Wednesday.
An emotional tribute during a Philadelphia high school graduation remembering a passionate student who dreamed of becoming a firefighter, until his life was sadly cut short two years ago happened Wednesday.