
Public Health
These drugs are among those affected by Medicare price negotiations
Here's a look at the drugs and the negotiated prices for Medicare recipients.
8 months ago
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?
Here’s a look at what we know about mpox, and what might be done to contain it.
8 months ago
More than 3,290 cases of dengue fever have been reported in the U.S. and its territories, with more than half of cases occurring in Puerto Rico.
8 months ago
Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law
According to a national AP analysis, since 2022, over 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms have been turned away or negligently treated.
8 months ago
CHA Partners, a real estate and development company, has bought and sold at least five hospitals in New Jersey prior to its latest bid in Pennsylvania.
8 months ago
Listen 1:13Blood donations were down 25% nationally in July compared to the same time last year, according to the American Red Cross.
8 months ago
Listen 1:09Why Republicans are calling Walz ‘Tampon Tim’ — and why Democrats embrace it
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12.
8 months ago
High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know
People with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that cause cognitive decline can struggle to say they are hot during extreme heat, so caregivers must watch for changes.
8 months ago
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.
8 months ago
Here’s what to know about the latest research on Alzheimer’s risk factors and treatments.
8 months ago
Listen 1:03Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.
8 months ago
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation
The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader was potentially explosive amid the region's volatile, intertwined conflicts.
8 months ago
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know
A Swedish study found blood testing to be more accurate than traditional exams at diagnosing Alzheimer's. The findings were reported at a conference in Philadelphia on Sunday.
9 months ago
Philly medical students begin their health careers with a white coat and a box of Narcan
Thomas Jefferson University was among the first programs in Philly to distribute Narcan to all incoming medical students.
9 months ago
In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.
9 months ago