Medicine

A group of doctors challenged the FDA’s authority to approve mifepristone, an abortion drug. The case went to the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments Tuesday.

Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.

The report found that New Jersey has around 17 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is far below previous estimates.

The ever-increasing cost of life-saving diabetes medication is forcing some patients to ration their supply of insulin, risking massive health complications.

Aravind Krishnan is developing technology that can test for bacterial toxins using a plant-based alternative to horseshoe crabs.

A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.

Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.

Over the past few years, Every Cure has developed a blueprint for an AI-powered platform that can do what humans can’t — match thousands of diseases with thousands of drugs.

Walgreens will begin dispensing the medication within a week at some locations in Pennsylvania.

The CDC changed its guidance, saying that people can return to regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it's been a day since they've had a fever.

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The area currently has the highest positivity rate for norovirus, which causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.

The Lifesaving Leave Act of 2024 would grant 40 hours of unpaid leave for people making bone marrow and blood stem cell donations.

Philadelphia city leaders announced plans to build two new public health centers near the Frankford Transportation Center and Friends Hospital.

As of Feb. 1, certified perinatal doulas in Pennsylvania can join the state’s Medicaid program as in-network providers in maternity care.