Health

The most recent measles outbreak started in the area of Lebanon and Lancaster counties in late April. Cases now span six counties.

Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's own backyards.

Researchers and clinicians say the shortage is due to limits on manufacturing and sales of the medications, and supply chain problems.

Mosquito and tick bites can put people at risk for contracting Lyme disease, West Nile virus and alpha-gal syndrome.

At a Philadelphia panel on HIV and health equity, experts pointed to gaps in education, funding and access to care.

A look at the lingering effects of serious medical events, and what true healing really means.

County officials have collected two positive samples for the disease from wastewater this month.

Einstein Nurses United members say they want the hospital to commit to safer staffing levels, stable benefits and other upgrades in a new contract.

Lactation consultants can only bill UnitedHealthcare for services provided to a mother, but not her baby, starting Sept. 1.

A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd.

Women in the study who were obese and taking GLP-1 weight loss medications were 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than other women.

As governments try to limit gender-affirming surgeries for adults, researchers looked at how the process can be better for those who can get them.

COVID-19 supplies and other public health services at four resource hubs will move to new community action centers at different city locations.

From abortion to medical marijuana, a look at how politics and the law impact our healthcare

Lancaster-based Sun Point Foundation has taken over operations of Council for Relationships. The Philly nonprofit was set to close in May.