Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Risky, outdoor play important for children's wellbeing: Pediatricians
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
New start times for Chester County school district has parents in heated debate
Debate in a Chester County school district over a plan to change its school start times. Both those for and against the plan make their own compelling arguments.
Debate in a Chester County school district over a plan to change its school start times. Both those for and against the plan make their own compelling arguments.
Prostate cancer diagnoses increase prompts doctors to strongly urge men to get checked early
Due to a recent influx of prostate cancer diagnoses, doctors are urging men in their 40s to get screened early to potentially save your life later.
Due to a recent influx of prostate cancer diagnoses, doctors are urging men in their 40s to get screened early to potentially save your life later.
New start times for Chester County school district does not meet parental approval
The district said in a letter posted the decision was made based on research on school start times and student sleep health and the district's hiring of more school bus drivers. Parents lit up Facebook in response to the changes.
The district said in a letter posted the decision was made based on research on school start times and student sleep health and the district's hiring of more school bus drivers. Parents lit up Facebook in response to the changes.
Unexpected donor gives woman with kidney disease gift-of-life: 'He's my angel on Earth'
A woman with Stage 5 kidney disease was desperate for a kidney donor when an unexpected person gave her the ultimate gift.
A woman with Stage 5 kidney disease was desperate for a kidney donor when an unexpected person gave her the ultimate gift.
Woman with kidney disease receives gift of life from unexpected donor
A woman with Stage 5 kidney disease was desperate for a kidney donor when an unexpected person gave her the ultimate gift.
A woman with Stage 5 kidney disease was desperate for a kidney donor when an unexpected person gave her the ultimate gift.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
A first-ever experiment shows how pigs might one day help people who have liver failure
The experiment is a step toward one day trying the technique in patients with liver failure. It's also a different spin on animal-to-human organ transplants, which is also known as xenotransplantation.
The experiment is a step toward one day trying the technique in patients with liver failure. It's also a different spin on animal-to-human organ transplants, which is also known as xenotransplantation.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Tips for staying safe, healthy while shoveling snow
A winter storm in the making is headed for the Delaware Valley Friday and the snow will be a heavy snow and a lot of it. Staying safe and healthy while shoveling is important and should be taken seriously.
A winter storm in the making is headed for the Delaware Valley Friday and the snow will be a heavy snow and a lot of it. Staying safe and healthy while shoveling is important and should be taken seriously.
Shoveling snow? Here are tips for doing it safely
The heavy snow forecast for the region means many will be out shoveling, but do you know how to keep safe while shoveling?
The heavy snow forecast for the region means many will be out shoveling, but do you know how to keep safe while shoveling?
Cancer cases increasing in US, but overall deaths decreasing, new research shows
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
In 2024, over 611,000 deaths from cancer are projected for the US. That’s more than 1,600 deaths from cancer each day, according to the organization.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).