Health

Providers say Narcan availability is saving lives. But has the city’s huge investment to address the Kensington drug market made an impact?

Images taken in 1896 by Arthur Goodspeed of coins inside a small purse were a precursor to medical X-rays and the birth of radiology in the U.S.

The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination.

Democrats have demanded that the subsidies, first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, be extended again.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.

Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.

County residents can make an appointment online or walk in to receive their vaccine.

Prospect Medical Holdings is selling real estate from the shuttered hospitals, with a possible auction if enough bids come in, court documents show.

16 years after "The Biggest Loser", Tracey Yukich Lane opens up about her experience, being painted a villain, and keeping the weight off.

It's been a confusing and fast-changing couple of months for rules about getting a COVID shot. It should be a little easier now, after a panel of vaccine advisers met.

Autism isn’t a disease. It’s a complex developmental condition better known as autism spectrum disorder that affects different people in different ways.

Some studies have raised the possibility that taking acetaminophen while pregnant might up autism risk, but many others haven’t found that concern, says a Penn autism expert.

Many people start seeking vaccinations in the late summer or early fall to get protection against any winter surges in cases. Here's a closer look.

Health policy experts and long-term care operators predict that federal funding cuts will ultimately affect services for “most vulnerable” patients and residents.

Health care workers have invented devices to improve catheter insertion, prevent injuries from falls and support limbs in rehab patients.