Health Care

Historically, pregnant women have been excluded from medical research, because scientists and ethicists were concerned that experimenting could hurt them or their fetus.

Health officials in Ocean County say 86 people who attended a private event may have been exposed to measles.

The result is that people can use Medicaid money for pregnancy-related Planned Parenthood services. Now, this is not for abortion-related services.

Angela Lautner knew her thirst was unusual, even for someone directing airplanes, outside in the Memphis summer heat.

A PennLive investigation found problems at homes formerly owned by Golden Living.

Two people recount the after effects of breast cancer surgery.

Some Philly activists praise Bush for ADA, others say he failed in face of AIDS epidemic.

The federal government took a new step this week to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions of nursing home patients.

The Trump administration wants states to innovate in ways that could produce more lower-cost options.

Former New York City mayor picked Pennsylvania to get the initial grant because of the severity of the crisis in the state and Gov. Tom Wolf’s work toward solutions.

While not a big jump statistically — the share of uninsured kids rose to 5 percent in 2017 from 4.7 percent a year earlier — it is still striking.

Lankenau's Wellness Farm yields thousands of pounds of produce for distribution to patients at no charge.

The effort brings together Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce and the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, along with 20 founding partners and supporting organizations.

Most of the women who seek abortions are married, poor and already have children.

Insulin pumps and their components are responsible for the highest overall number of malfunction, injury and death reports.