Vitamin K shot refusal at birth linked to rise in infant bleeding deaths: Report
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
West Chester University senior born without limbs graduates, champions men's mental health
The story highlights Gavin Toney, a graduating senior at West Chester University who overcame significant adversity and now advocates for men's mental health through his campus radio show.
The story highlights Gavin Toney, a graduating senior at West Chester University who overcame significant adversity and now advocates for men's mental health through his campus radio show.
New Jersey hantavirus: 2 travelers being monitored after possible exposure abroad
Two New Jersey residents may have been exposed to hantavirus after contact with an infected person who had traveled on the cruise ship MV Hondius, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Two New Jersey residents may have been exposed to hantavirus after contact with an infected person who had traveled on the cruise ship MV Hondius, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Military adds new rule to screen out certain medical conditions early for people looking to enlist
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
What is hantavirus? Symptoms, how it spreads and why experts are watching it
Recent hantavirus concerns tied to a cruise ship outbreak are raising questions about the rare virus and how it spreads. Here is what you need to know.
Recent hantavirus concerns tied to a cruise ship outbreak are raising questions about the rare virus and how it spreads. Here is what you need to know.
New GLP-1 drugs could suppress desire for more than just food, study suggests
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
Hantavirus is 'not the next COVID,' experts say: What to know
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
Hantavirus outbreak: 3 more patients evacuated from cruise ship
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Jefferson University Hospital adds therapy dogs to support staff and students
Jefferson University Hospital is introducing new therapy dogs, trained by Leashes of Valor, to support staff and students by reducing stress.
Jefferson University Hospital is introducing new therapy dogs, trained by Leashes of Valor, to support staff and students by reducing stress.
Philly ranks in 'Top 15 worst mosquito cities' in the U.S., new list shows
Philadelphia ranked among the top mosquito cities in the country, according to Orkin’s 2026 report.
Philadelphia ranked among the top mosquito cities in the country, according to Orkin’s 2026 report.
Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
Dad survives rare internal decapitation after tree accident: 'I thought I was dying'
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.