Health

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases, down from 18 a year ago.

News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

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.