Neighbors concerned over plans to provide treatment services in Fairmount
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Philadelphia officials are working to help those suffering from homelessness and other related issues, by using an existing city-run facility. It?s in Fairmount and people in the neighborhood claim they knew nothing about it.

Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data

Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.

Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says

An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.

Cannabis reclassification could be game-changer for US drug policy

The Biden Administration is announcing an interim rule to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The proposal is being held as a potential game changer for drug policy in the U.S.

Reclassification of cannabis could be game-changer for US drug policy
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The Biden Administration is announcing an interim rule to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The proposal is being held as a potential game changer for drug policy in the U.S.

Maternal, infant mortality conference aims to tackle disparities
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Improving maternal and infant mortality rates and ways to reduce disparities, specifically in southeastern Pennsylvania, is the topic of a conference.

USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows

The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”

3-year-old girl returns to Berks County after successful heart surgery in free life-saving trip to CA

Three-year-old Islia, is back home with her family in Berks County after an extensive, life-changing heart surgery experience in California, thanks in part to national aviation charity, Aero Angel.

Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers

Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.

81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis

Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.

Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study

People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.

Hope For Hallie color run raises awareness for suicide prevention

FOX 29’s Ellen Kolodziej heads to the Hope For Hallie Color Run in Swarthmore where she spoke to Hallie’s parents who gave insight on who she was and the importance of suicide prevention.

Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free

In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.

'Vampire facials' at unlicensed spa likely resulted in HIV infections: CDC

A "vampire facial" involves drawing blood from a person's arm, separating platelets and then applying it to the patient's face using microneedles.

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he's suffering from Bell's palsy

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament.

Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says

One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.

More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says

More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.