Health Care

If your head swiveled 360 degrees, Exorcist-style, after learning Friday that a federal judge in Texas had ruled Obamacare unconstitutional, I totally get it.

The decision risks throwing the nation's health care system into turmoil should it be upheld on appeal.

Requirements for a cosmetology license in Pennsylvania include having "good moral character," which can disqualify even those who say they've turned their lives around.

Multiple factors, from lifting tax penalty to less money for publicity, could be leading to fewer people enrolling for health coverage under Affordable Care Act.

A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling Friday declaring the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, apparently setting the stage for a Supreme Court hearing.

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.