Health

Dr. Zhikui Wei says daylight saving time impacts overall health, but we can prepare for the time change.

Prospect Medical Holdings says it only has enough cash to keep the hospitals up and running through March 14.

It's too early to tell if CDC cuts could hamper Montgomery County’s ability to squash a potential measles outbreak. The county is working hard to contact trace.

It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?

The news comes soon after three cases of measles were reported in New Jersey, and while Texas is dealing with an outbreak involving dozens.

Nearly 100 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu since 2022 across the country, according to the USDA's latest figures.

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.

On this episode, we’ll discuss what contributed to an explosion of bipolar diagnoses, and why experts disagree about whether this disorder is over-or underdiagnosed.

Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.

A program matches unrepresented patients with volunteers who can make care decisions for them during health care crises.

One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.

Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.

As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.

Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.

How single discoveries, public health guidelines, and tragic events can trigger ripple effects in people’s lives.