Former Eagles cheerleader honored for helping husband with early-onset Alzheimer's

A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

• May 28

Daughter to honor mother's memory in Lung Force Walk after losing her to COPD

A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.

• May 28

Philadelphia woman uses adaptive technology after limb loss

A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.

• May 27

Lung cancer journey leads to undeniable bond

Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.

• May 27

Woman with rare lung disease determined to participate in Philly's Lung Force Walk

Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.

• May 26

New technology at Jefferson Health "game changer" for people who are paralyzed

A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.

• May 21

Philly dental clinic shuts down, patients urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis

Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.

• May 20

The machine that revolutionized open heart surgery was developed in Philly

The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.

• May 20

Extreme heat, poor air quality in Philadelphia region creating dangerous mix

The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.

• May 19

Good vibrations? Jefferson using fruit flies to test way to improve sleep

Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

• May 19

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pa. woman's life

Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.

• May 18

Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency

At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.

• May 18

Fundraising walk in Montco will bring thousands to mental health programs

NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.

• May 15

WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship

The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship​ hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.

• May 12

Emergency rooms deal with rising cases of marijuana-related illness

Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.

• May 11

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