Dr. Cheryl Bettigole steps down at Philadelphia Health Commissioner

Philadelphia's Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole will step down from her position in February, Mayor Cherelle Parker's Administration announced Friday.

Former Eagles cheerleaders create NICU care packages for families in Delco
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Members of the Philadelphia Professional Football Cheerleading Alumni gathered in Newtown Square Thursday to create care packages that will provide financial and emotional support to families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, (NICU).

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.

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.

Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in

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.

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.

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.

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.

New start times for Chester County school district does not meet parental approval
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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.