Health

Dr. John Gibbon invented the heart-lung machine and used it to perform the world’s first successful open-heart surgery on May 6, 1953.

The assessment aims to identify health disparities across Delco, and help address them.

The tasty snacks and frozen meals you grab when you're busy are often packed with sugar, fat and a list of unpronounceable ingredients.

1 in 20 Philly residents have reported testing positive for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, but the actual numbers may be even higher, since many cases go undetected.

After emergency surgery, an American expatriate now carries the baggage of a five-figure bill.

A new study shows a daily multivitamin may boost memory function in some people, although the results don't change recommendations about use of the supplements.

Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the U.S. — 69.9 per 100,000 live births for 2021, almost three times the rate for white women according to the CDC.

The new Irish labeling rules, which will take effect in three years, will be more explicit about the possible negative health effects of drinking.

The annual campaign addresses the detrimental impact that smoking tobacco has on Black communities, and the history of targeted advertising of menthol-flavored cigarettes.

Nurses and other medical professionals held an informational picket at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, criticizing hospital ownership.

On this episode, we explore the mind-body connection.

An implantable defibrillator can save patients who have unusual heart rhythms. But some of them also need help to deal with painful and anxiety inducing shocks.

A recent review of research suggests meditation may be effective for some in treating long COVID and other post-viral conditions.

Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.

At least 58,000 childern younger than 5 years old are hospitalized each year with RSV infections.