Cyclosporiasis cases surge in Pa., N.J. as diarrhea-causing parasite sweeps nation

While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

• Jul 14

Person with measles traveled through PHL on Fourth of July

A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.

• Jul 12

New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS

New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.

• Jul 11

Doctors sounding alarm about squishy toys social media trend

A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.

• Jul 9

Leonard Abramson, major cancer research benefactor, dies at 93

Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.

• Jul 9

Tick season in Pa. comes with concern over rare but dangerous tick-borne illness

A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.

• Jul 8

Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism

The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.

• Jul 7

New Jersey to charge companies with workers on Medicaid

New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.

• Jul 4

Darryl Kile's daughter raising heart health awareness during Phillies-Pirates series finale

Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.

• Jul 2

Medical teams prepare for heat emergencies as temps soar at FIFA Fan Festival

Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.

• Jul 1

Hospitals in Philly region are preparing for patients with heat-related illnesses

Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.

• Jun 30

"Dangerous heat wave" has Philly officials making plans to keep people safe

Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.

• Jun 29

How dogs are helping aphasia patients improve their ability to speak

At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.

• Jun 25

Philly cancer survivor's story sheds light on racial disparities in new report

Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.

• Jun 24

Emergency calls for dogs eating cannabis products are increasing

Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.

• Jun 23

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