Health

Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.

Pennsylvanians have until Dec. 31 to switch health insurance plans for coverage to kick in on Jan. 1.

Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.

Pennsylvanians will see their out-of-pocket costs for 10 medications drop by 53% on average, according to a new AARP report.

How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.

Young adults from Tanzania with albinism who’ve survived attacks from “black magic” believers visit the U.S. through Global Medical Relief Fund.

Cases are more common in the winter as people spend more time indoors and in settings like schools, long-term care facilities and daycares.

The Philadelphia region is now the marketing epicenter for the online gambling boom. With that, comes more problem gambling.

Bills on diagnostic breast cancer testing, GLP-1 medications, lead paint and breastfeeding were signed into law.

Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."

A federal advisory panel recommended stopping hepatitis B vaccines in newborns immediately after birth, the standard protocol for more than 30 years.

New regulations on mobile units that provide medical care, food, water and harm reduction supplies in District 7 include limits on where and when they can operate.

Public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, called for continued funding for HIV prevention and treatment programs during a Mazzoni Center event.

GLP-1 drug use has doubled to 12.4%, reshaping food, fashion, fitness and travel. Their growing impact reaches grocery trends, restaurants, identity and relationships.