Health Care

Fear of lawsuits means the baby becomes the sole focus, experts say — and everyone is hurried home to avoid costs.

With cases rising, health-care experts are urging the legislature to extend regulatory changes to maximize the number of workers in hospitals and long-term care settings.

The reality is breakthrough cases are becoming more common. Here's what you should know about getting a breakthrough case — and what I wish I'd known.

Plans for COVID-19 booster shots in some Western countries are highlighting vast disparities in access to vaccines around the world.

Republicans swiftly denounced the mandate that could impact 100 million Americans as government overreach and vowed to sue.

What's behind the decision of a quarter of Americans who haven't been vaccinated? And, with a shortage of ICU beds and ventilators in several states, who gets treated?

The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution."

Research has shown a link between exposure to racism and birth outcomes. The terror attacks offered a unique window on the effects of anti-Arab racism.

GOP lawmakers have been pushing bills that would further restrict abortion and the debate is poised to become key in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race.

Lost your COVID-19 vaccine card? Delaware residents can now access their vaccine history through a new online portal.

The Biden administration proposed rules requiring nursing homes taking Medicare and Medicaid to vaccinate workers. Medicaid is the primary payer for care.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some employees experiencing long COVID conditions might qualify for government resources and protection.

Physicians answered questions in an online forum for parents concerned about sending kids back to school as cases rise in younger age groups.

Philips Respironics recalled devices with sound-dampening foam that degrades and can cause health issues. Replacement or repair could take 12 months.

The messages shift and can be confusing. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk talked to public health communicators about, well, communication.