Health Care

A Jefferson initiative aims to make patient care more accommodating. It offers noise-canceling headphones, chairs that rock, and ‘fidgets’ to occupy hands.

The plan would eliminate the state's $4 billion behavioral health program, merging it with the state's $12 billion physical health Medicaid program.

Judge halts Trump administration’s efforts to change how Title X funds can be used; ‘Protect X’ campaign to continue, including in N.J.

The newer 3D mammogram offers a more thorough picture of breast tissue and is more accurate.

Six Medicaid providers are getting word they're being audited by the state. The random reviews are part of a new strategy to make sure contractors aren't misusing Pa. dollars.

The recent spike in HIV among people in Philadelphia who use injection drugs has prompted new steps to stop the virus’ spread.

Researchers say addressing gun violence will take time, but starts with better data.

Google's push into artificial intelligence as a tool for health improvement is a natural evolution for a company that has developed algorithms that reach deep into our lives.

After decades of efforts to increase the ranks of African-American doctors, Blacks are still underrepresented in the nation’s medical schools.

Doctors, musicians, and engineers are teaming up to find out how to rid hospitals of stressful beeps and alarms and replace them with more harmonious alternatives.

After an 18-month investigation into Medicaid fraud in Pa., a grand jury panel suggests that state lawmakers make changes to disrupt "systemic" malfeasance.

The FDA, accustomed to approving drugs and clearing medical devices, is now figuring out how to make sure computer algorithms are safe and effective.

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont unveiled a new version of his "Medicare for All" plan on Wednesday, shaking up the 2020 presidential race.

U.S. health officials Tuesday warned doctors not to abruptly stop prescribing opioid painkillers to patients who are taking them for chronic pain ailments, such as backaches.

Across the nation, too, black mothers are three to four times more likely than white mothers to die from pregnancy-related complications.