Health Care

Several Atlantic City casino dealers with cancer, and others who fear they may develop it, are asking New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in the state's casinos.

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy.

Midwifery was relatively common in the U.S. before the early 1900s, but as surgical care and obstetrics rose in prominence, white male doctors began demonizing the profession.

The General George Meade School in Philadelphia adopted a national program that gives students a glimpse at a future career in nursing.

The announcements follow a recall last month of eyedrops made in India that were linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.

Five women who were denied abortions under Texas law while facing medical crises are suing the state, asking a judge to clarify exceptions to the laws.

Residents at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital have joined a growing number of physician unionization efforts.

When your caretakers can’t even get care, something is seriously wrong.

Advocates say the stigma around menstrual health is a barrier to equitable access to period products.

The first year of settlement funds from national opioid lawsuits have reached Camden County, where officials will prioritize treatment and naloxone access.

The nearly $80 million grant will help Nemours Children's Hospital focus on long-overlooked patients with cancer, blood illness, and sickle cell disease.

President Joe Biden brought up that cost cap during his annual State of the Union address last month. He called for insulin costs for everyone to be capped at $35.

Since the COVID pandemic began three years ago, its origin has been a topic of much scientific — and political — debate.

Researchers said he suffered from stage 4 CTE, which is the most advanced kind of the disease. Cross was diagnosed with mild cognitive dementia in 2018.

The FDA is considering a nonprescription, over-the-counter version of Narcan’s nasal spray for opioid overdoses. But experts worry about affordability.