This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer

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.

Brake dust is harder on your lungs than diesel exhaust, study suggests

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

Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering

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

Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot

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.

Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs

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

Measles cases rising in US, health officials say: Here's why

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

Couple makes life-changing donation to Penn Medicine

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.

Couple makes life-changing donation to Penn Medicine.
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A $1.6 billion facility for Penn Medicine is being renamed thanks to a record-setting donation from a Philadelphia couple.

How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card

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

Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order

A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.

Map: These states have the most, least smokers

36 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most and least smokers.

Philly plane crash: Young workers describe crash as they worked and impact
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A group of young workers at a store near the site of the deadly Learjet crash describe their experience in their workplace and the traumatic impact it has had.

Flu season doctor visits are at highest level in 15 years

Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.

Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.

Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows

A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.