Health

The U.S. transplant system ordered hospitals to quit using a test that made Black patients' kidneys appear healthier than they really were.

The pursuit of happiness is built into the American ethos. So why are always chasing but never finding it?

Fecal immunochemical tests, or FIT, are stool-based screenings that can be used at home to detect early signs of colorectal cancer.

CHOP officials say failed contract negotiations with two Medicaid health insurance plans could disrupt coverage for “thousands” in the region.

Many studies have identified public health benefits associated with syringe-exchange services.

We talk with a doctor who discovered a cure for rare diseases with the help of artificial intelligence.

COVID-19 enhancements also disappear later this year for workers and retirees.

Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.

The report found that New Jersey has around 17 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is far below previous estimates.

About 16 years ago, Sophie Ottaway made a shocking discovery about her identity – she was born a male. The truth brought on years of denial, feelings of betrayal, and trauma.

“They think it’s something that, if their peers are doing it, it's safe,” said one youth coordinator. “They don’t see the radical risk or the radical dangers.”

A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.

How does our past shape who we are? On this episode, we explore stories of long-buried secrets, and how their discovery changed people’s sense of identity.

Although initially highly partisan, Republicans appear to have largely given up the fight over the 2010 law. However, the presumed party nominee still has it in his sights.

The mugs were manufactured by Nestlé USA and sold as part of a 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift set sold online and at Target, Walmart and Nexcom.