Health Care

A new initiative in southern Delaware aims to reduce maternal health disparities by bringing prenatal and postpartum support directly to women.

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.

Failing to comply with the warnings comes with penalties as high as $2 million a year.

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.

A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.

The SemPresto autoinjector epinephrine device attaches to smartphones with magnetic technology and could be used for allergic reactions.

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

The FDA is considering adding bemotrizinol as an ingredient for U.S. sunscreens. Experts say it could lead to stronger skin cancer prevention options.

The name change, which was 10 years in the making, reflects growing research showing that the effects of PCOS go far beyond reproductive health.

The new layoffs come as the hospital closes its kidney transplant program due to low patient volume.

Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027.

Cases involving pets accidentally ingesting medical or recreational marijuana products are becoming more frequent, vets say.