Health
Bronny James discharged from hospital as LeBron sends thanks and says family is ‘safe and healthy’
A statement issued said that James was “successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest” thanks to “the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff.”
2 years ago
Montgomery County health officials investigate a case of measles in an unvaccinated child
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever and red skin rashes. Infections can be prevented with an MMR vaccine.
2 years ago
Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in 4 states, including N.J.; 16 people sickened
Six people have been hospitalized amid the outbreak.
2 years ago
Jefferson Health to lay off hundreds of workers this week
The second largest employer in the Philadelphia region expects to trim $300 million in expenses this year.
2 years ago
Bronny James in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest at USC practice, spokesman says
A family spokesman said medical staff treated him and he was transported to a hospital.
2 years ago
Here’s what happens to the body in extreme temperatures — and how heat becomes deadly
Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in a heat wave.
3 years ago
“A Home from Shana Foundation” was created by founder Cleopatra Herrera, who wanted to advocate for expecting Black mothers and their childbirth rights.
3 years ago
Rosa Health Center expanding on its mission to serve southern Delaware’s uninsured population
Rosa Health Center has grown from a small farmhouse office to serving over 2,000 patients in Delaware’s uninsured population. Now they’re growing again.
3 years ago
Listen 1:13There’s a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It’s called NEAT
All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house etc. — have a big metabolic payoff.
3 years ago
Over-the-counter birth control is coming. Here’s what to know about cost and coverage
Here are answers to common questions and concerns people may have about the new pill and how to use it with their insurance.
3 years ago
The center in Trenton will serve as an incubator for new programs to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes.
3 years ago
Philly doctors call new OTC birth control pill ‘a game changer’ for reproductive health options
The newly approved daily birth control pill, Opill, will be the first contraceptive pill sold as an over-the-counter option.
3 years ago
FDA approves a new antibody drug to prevent RSV in babies
This fall, for the first time many babies in the U.S. will be able to get a shot to fend off RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause serious lung disease in infants and young
3 years ago
A new era of crisis response: Philly police team up with mental health experts
In Philly, emergency response often arrives in the form of police officers. A new program seeks a more collaborative approach that addresses residents’ behavioral health needs
3 years ago
The five grantees aim to increase their organization’s workforce, improve accessibility of mental health services, and build new locations.
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