Health

Proponents say the drips are ideal for those who drink too much or don’t get proper nutrition, but health authorities say they won’t improve long-term health.

State health officials scheduled polio vaccination clinics in Rockland County as part of the response.

As more states outlaw abortion, some define human life as starting at fertilization. Some patients and health care workers worry that this could jeopardize IVF treatments.

Black people are twice as likely to have a traumatic birthing experience as white people. A new birthing center coming to Southwest Philly aims to change that.

If Pennsylvania bans abortion, it would be tough for local government to buck the mandate.

The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge.

Doses will be provided only to those who set appointments and individuals with a higher risk of catching the virus.

The Maryland-based company hopes the U.S. also clears booster doses and teen use fairly soon.

As abortion-banning state laws take effect, university health centers across the U.S. are trying to figure out their rights and responsibilities when counseling students.

People who develop dangerous pregnancy complications are getting delayed care as doctors struggle to assess if their lives are truly in danger.

Philadelphia health department officials say they have concerns about the limited scope of the initial monkeypox vaccination campaign.

An outbreak in Big Olaf ice cream products that has sickened nearly two dozen people in 10 states forced the brand to recall all of its flavors and products, the FDA says.

Starting Saturday, people having a mental health crisis will be able to call or text 9-8-8 to be connected with a mental health professional.

With COVID safety protocols rescinding around the country, many are returning to a sense of pre-pandemic normalcy. But disabled and immunocompromised people can't do so.

Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. A drugmaker seeks the FDA to approve a contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies.