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Bariatric and metabolic surgery has proven safe and effective in treating teens for obesity, but less than 1% of eligible patients get the procedure.

Since 2015, kratom poisonings have surged by 1,200%, according to a recent report.

This comes as more researchers, and even some lawyers and public officials, are comparing the harmful effects of ultra-processed food and tobacco.

The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, passed 20 years ago, prohibits smoking in almost all indoor workplaces — except casinos.

Chariot Allaire Partners says it is in discussions with two to three “major academic medical centers” in the Philly region to run the vacant hospital.

PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.

The city is still evaluating the environmental impacts of burning trash versus landfilling it, the Office of Clean and Green director said.

Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha says constipation woes on vacation happen to lots of people — but she says there are solutions.

The visit comes as questions swirl around the future of NIH funding. Sen. Dave McCormick said he would oppose any new cuts.

Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha tells us what’s shaping our bowel movements, and what that means for our health.

Critics say kratom is dangerous and addictive, but others say it’s effective for withdrawing from opiates and pain relief.

Darryl Jenkins, executive manager of the Chester Water Authority, called the event “one of the most significant water main breaks” in the history of the organization.

Since 2017, the number of accidental overdoses in Chester County has steadily declined.

The nationwide shortage is being driven by a steady rise in demand for menopausal hormone therapy that is outpacing current patch supply.