Public Health

Experts at Penn say nurses can play a major role by offering access to and helping patients understand accurate health care information.

The nation's top doctor says he and his wife have mild symptoms, while his son has a runny nose and low-grade fever. His daughter also recently tested positive for the virus.

Abbott Nutrition voluntarily recalled some powdered formulas sold under the Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands.

The CDC says you can end isolation after five days. But emerging research shows with omicron, many people could be infectious for several days past that.

Standard masks do not always fit small faces well.

Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state.

However, Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations.

Restaurant and venue owners largely praised Philadelphia’s decision to immediately end the requirement to present proof-of-vaccination to dine indoors.

Parents can now check a map revealing levels of lead contamination in Philadelphia schools, although the District says it “mischaracterizes” the problem.

City officials unveiled a four-level tier system to help them determine when certain COVID-19 mitigation efforts may be lifted.

It's another discombobulating moment in the pandemic, with conflicting signs of where the virus is heading and what people should do about it on a daily basis.

A new study shows that getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy confers significant protection to infants after birth.

At a press conference, Canyon’s attorney and local medical and political leaders were optimistic a deal could be struck with Tower Health in 90 days.

Infections, hospitalization and the positivity rate have plummeted to levels not seen since Thanksgiving.

Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist, briefly headed the FDA during the Obama administration. Most Democrats joined with a handful of Republicans to narrowly confirm him.