Health

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

The name change, which was 10 years in the making, reflects growing research showing that the effects of PCOS go far beyond reproductive health.

City health officials are recommending disease testing for some patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse Square following “unsanitary practices.”

The new layoffs come as the hospital closes its kidney transplant program due to low patient volume.

Why are so many Americans turning to influencers for medical advice? And which online health trends are truly backed by science?

Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027.

Cases involving pets accidentally ingesting medical or recreational marijuana products are becoming more frequent, vets say.

After 275 years, Pennsylvania Hospital is still carrying out its mission to care for the sick, poor and mentally ill throughout the city.

Why are patients stuck in the emergency department for days waiting on a hospital bed? We're talking about the chronic overcrowding that is ailing American hospitals.

Doctors say strokes remain a leading cause of death and disability, as younger adults and underserved Philadelphia communities face rising risks due to health disparities.

The New Jersey Department of Health said Friday it was notified of the development by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A look at the transformations brought by motherhood, from how it rewires the brain to changing our sense of self.