Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Governor Murphy reacts to 910-page review of New Jersey’s COVID-19 pandemic response
Governor Phil Murphy issued a statement Monday reacting to a 910-page review of New Jersey’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
East Lansdowne healing event held for community to honor family killed in shooting, house fire
A community healing event was held in East Lansdowne, as neighbors are still coming to grips with the tragic shooting and fire that took the lives of one family.
Camden County detective recovers from successful transplant surgery after stage 4 kidney disease diagnosis
A Camden County police detective in need of a kidney has a new chance at a healthy life after a transplant Saturday.
Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
Improving maternal mortality rates is goal as health officials, city leaders seek solutions
Philadelphia city leaders met with health professionals and community advocates in a public hearing to talk about ways to improve maternal mortality rates.
FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug delayed by FDA: ‘It was unexpected’
On Friday, the FDA announced it would postpone a decision on Eli Lilly's potential Alzheimer's treatment donanemab.
Daylight saving time: How springing forward could affect your health
Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. “Springing Forward" can cause tiredness, but it can also impact your health.
Melatonin warning: ER visits for children accidentally eating supplements spike
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
Port Richmond man, 24, in desperate need of kidney donor
Symptoms of 24-year-old Kevin Flegler’s swollen foot led to him spending five days in the ICU before he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now, Fleger is in serious need of a kidney donor and needs your help.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card had traumatic brain injuries, new scan shows
The Army reservist who killed 18 people in what became Maine's deadliest mass shooting in the state's history, sparking a massive manhunt before he was found dead last year, had traumatic brain injuries, a news scan shows.
FDA clears use of first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Gas stoves will likely not be banned in the US anytime soon
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.