Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.
2 deaths linked to listeria outbreak, more than 2 dozen hospitalized, CDC says
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Popular SW Philadelphia trail abruptly closed while officials test for potential toxic chemicals
A popular trail in Southwest Philadelphia is now closed, over fears that it may have been contaminated with potentially toxic chemicals. The initial alert came three months ago. Officials and trail users question why it took so long to tell the public.
A popular trail in Southwest Philadelphia is now closed, over fears that it may have been contaminated with potentially toxic chemicals. The initial alert came three months ago. Officials and trail users question why it took so long to tell the public.
Popular SW Philadelphia trail closed while officials test for potential toxic chemicals
A popular trail in Southwest Philadelphia is now closed, over fears that it may have been contaminated with potentially toxic chemicals.
A popular trail in Southwest Philadelphia is now closed, over fears that it may have been contaminated with potentially toxic chemicals.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
Mike Jerrick shares health update after prostate cancer diagnosis, surgery
Our own Mike Jerrick is sharing his story after he recently underwent surgery to treat prostate cancer. Monday, he and Dr. Mike Cirigliano walked viewers through his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Our own Mike Jerrick is sharing his story after he recently underwent surgery to treat prostate cancer. Monday, he and Dr. Mike Cirigliano walked viewers through his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Community Baby Shower event draws hundreds of expecting parents; here's why
Hundreds of new and expecting parents attended a community baby shower where over 60 vendors provided free gear, while parents received vital information to keep their new families safe.
Hundreds of new and expecting parents attended a community baby shower where over 60 vendors provided free gear, while parents received vital information to keep their new families safe.
Community Baby Shower draws hundreds of excited, nervous expecting parents
New and expecting parents turned out by the hundreds for the Community Baby Shower event, where vendors gave out free baby gear and parents were able to gain valuable information to keep their new families safe and healthy.
New and expecting parents turned out by the hundreds for the Community Baby Shower event, where vendors gave out free baby gear and parents were able to gain valuable information to keep their new families safe and healthy.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Nonprofit, serving women, suffers devastating loss of product after flood; how you can help
Disaster strikes at the nation’s first menstrual hub, located in Germantown. Hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of feminine hygiene products all lost, after the facility flooded because of a bad storm and a pipe burst.
Disaster strikes at the nation’s first menstrual hub, located in Germantown. Hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of feminine hygiene products all lost, after the facility flooded because of a bad storm and a pipe burst.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Nonprofit suffers devastating loss of product after flood
A nonprofit serving girls and women in East Germantown suffers thousands of dollars in damages after a bad storm led to a pipe burst in their office, flooding products.
A nonprofit serving girls and women in East Germantown suffers thousands of dollars in damages after a bad storm led to a pipe burst in their office, flooding products.
Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Chester County girl born without rib cage gifted epic new playground as she continues to defy the odds
Three years after FOX 29 shared the story of little London Kelly who defied the odds after she was born with a rare condition that left her without a rib cage, FOX 29's Kelly Rule has a heartwarming update including a look at the family's brand-new swing set fully donated through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Three years after FOX 29 shared the story of little London Kelly who defied the odds after she was born with a rare condition that left her without a rib cage, FOX 29's Kelly Rule has a heartwarming update including a look at the family's brand-new swing set fully donated through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Cause of 'earthy' drinking water in Wilmington revealed: Is it safe?
Residents in one Delaware city have been complaining about an odd odor and taste lingering in their drinking water.
Residents in one Delaware city have been complaining about an odd odor and taste lingering in their drinking water.
Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level
The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.
The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.