Health

Safehouse’s appeal seeks to reverse a district court judge’s decision to dismiss the nonprofit’s case in April with the U.S. Department of Justice.

As much as we would all love to ignore COVID, a new set of variants that scientists call “FLiRT” is here to remind us that the virus is still with us.

A person with measles who traveled through Terminal A West on May 31 may have exposed others to the virus, city officials say.

In this special live show, The Pulse talks with the scientists who are changing the way we live.

Would you give your kidney to a stranger? What if you could get a $50,000 tax credit for it? That's just one proposal for upping organ donation in the US.

Philly’s asthma rate among kids is almost three times the national average. Researchers say air purifiers could help curb the impact of poor air quality.

The new deal arrives ahead of a June 30 final deadline when patients would have lost coverage for CHOP services under AmeriHealth Caritas plans.

Having a tight and strong social network can boost longevity. But why are social connections so important as age?

Years later, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have continued to sow fear and confusion among immigrants in need of health care.

One registered nurse pointed to the changes as another example of health care divestment and reduction in services.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that removes the prescription requirements for products, including pills, patches, rings and injectable contraceptives.

Health officials say those who aren't immunized and develop symptoms between now and June 7 should contact a doctor.

Dr. Adam Hamawy told NPR he has "never in my career witnessed the level of atrocities and targeting of my medical colleagues as I have in Gaza."

The bill heads back to the House for approval of a Senate amendment. Hospitals are neutral on the bill after fierce opposition.

Hundreds of thousands of New Jersey Medicaid recipients could lose medical coverage because of confusion about re-enrolling.