What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
New measles case confirmed in New Jersey resident
A case of measles has been confirmed in a New Jersey resident and health officials are urging residents to stay up to date on their measles vaccinations.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for kids
The president signed an executive order that expands on kids’ participation in sports and physical activity, while promoting good nutrition.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake
“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
Philadelphia hospital among top in US; best hospitals in NJ, Pa. and Delaware
The U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of the best hospitals in the country for 2025. Here are the lists for New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware:
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Dr. Jen Caudle keeps it real about personal hygiene | The Ladies Room
The Ladies Room co-hosts Shiba Russell and Kamryn Scrivens are joined by Family Physician, Dr. Jen Caudle who gets into the crevices of body odors, personal hygiene, vitamins and so much more. Watch!
Air Quality Alert issued for Philadelphia area due to wildfires in Canada
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has caused air quality alerts to be issued across the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
Man uses golf to help cope with congenital heart defects
A man who has endured 29 heart surgeries does not let that stop him from his passion: spending time playing golf. It reminds him every day to never give up.