Health

From heart attacks to broken bones, doctors weigh in on how to avoid common health emergencies linked to the big game.

An alarming study on black plastic had a major math error. But it reveals bigger questions that have yet to be addressed.

Prospect Medical Holdings did not identify which parties would be a part of the consortium looking to take over the distressed Crozer Health system in Delaware County.

A look at the potentially harmful things we’re exposed to and how they affect us.

The new pilot program hopes to give veterans a creative outlet to express themselves and find purpose after leaving the military.

A Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spilled chemicals, sickening residents. Now researchers are tracking the long-term health effects.

Pennsylvania insurance officials say premium costs could rise, on average, by 82% with the loss of boosted tax credits in 2026.

The term "neurodivergent" has emerged as a popular buzzword often featured in social media bios. But what does it really mean? How does it relate to formal diagnoses?

The groundbreaking ceremony was a celebration of a $3 billion hospital expansion, Camden’s successes and power broker George Norcross.

Most counties in Pennsylvania don’t have their own health departments. A study shows that matters for residents.

About half of all people living with HIV today are over the age of 50. By 2030, older survivors could make up as much as 70% of that population.

Delaware County Memorial Hospital has been shuttered since 2022. The state’s highest court says the lower court ruled correctly when it temporarily halted its closure.

We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.

The Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law that would block kids from viewing pornography online through age verification systems. Is it time to teach about porn?

City health officials say the snow goose was found in West Philadelphia on Jan. 11. Preliminary state testing was positive for bird flu.