Philadelphia City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites

In a majority vote, the Philadelphia City Council voted and passed two resolutions on supervised injection sites on Thursday.

Firefighters fear toxic chemicals in their gear may contribute to surge in cancer cases

Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.

Laxatives: What to know about a shortage that Americans are facing

It's a rather delicate problem, but it needs to be talked about nonetheless. Here's what to know about a laxative shortage across the U.S., and how the country possibly got to this point.

Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'

The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.

New Jersey mother battling kidney failure desperately searching for donor

A Burlington County mother battling kidney failure is desperately hoping to find an organ donor, so she can continue to watch her 3-year-old daughter grow. 

COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older

Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.

FDA advisers: Popular nasal decongestant ineffective for congestion relief

The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.

Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, say FDA experts

The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week

There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.

Anti-acne treatments you can do at home
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From water filters to pillowcases, esthetician Linda Tagliamonte has all the at-home treatments to help improve your acne for less.

These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.

Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day

The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.