Health

An estimated one in six millennial caregivers are caring for a loved one with a type of dementia, past research has shown.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found nearly one in five patient families struggle to get enough food, and wanted to address it.

The cucumber outbreak sickened 68 people, including 18 who were hospitalized, in 19 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

The bird flu virus continues to spread around the world, including in mammals like cows. Scientists are worried it could become a human virus.

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

They say patient care suffers because of bad working conditions and long hours.

We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.

Republican control of the White House and Congress sets the stage for potentially seismic changes including curtailing Medicaid and increasing premium costs for millions.

About 86% of county jails now offer methadone or buprenorphine, medications that are effective in treating opioid use disorder.

The five vending machines have free items like opioid overdose medication and pregnancy kits. They’re available 24 hours a day.

Protect yourself from respiratory viruses, foodborne illnesses and accidents, and find support for mental and behavioral health conditions.

The class-action lawsuit represented cancer patients whose nude photos and medical information were posted to the dark web by a Russian cybergang in 2023.

Anti-abortion advocates are pressing Trump for more restrictions on abortion pills.

Black women were 20% more likely than white women to get an unscheduled, unplanned C-section delivery when there were no high medical risks.

Health providers and legal experts say changes to federal funding, insurance coverage and federal law during Trump’s first presidency could foretell what’s to come.