New Jersey woman receives groundbreaking pig kidney transplant with mechanical heart pump
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Pennsylvania parents urged to watch their babies for signs of infant botulism
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County.
CDC renews measles warning across U.S. after recent outbreak in Philadelphia area ends
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
New technology is helping make organ transplants easier and better — and saving more lives
New technology is improving the organ transplant process, which means donors can save even more lives.
Philadelphia lung transplant patient throws first pitch at White Sox-Phillies game
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
See how listening to Taylor Swift's sad songs could be your new mental health hack
Psychologists say listening to Taylor Swift's new 31-track album can be good for your mental health and emotional healing.
Philadelphia social worker prepares for 100-mile bike ride to support lung cancer patients
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
Wills Eye hosting vision screening event to help protect vision for diabetic patients
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
Father of fallen Penn State student to celebrate her memory in the Gift of Life Donor Dash
David O'Brian will run in the Donor Dash in Philadelphia later this month to celebrate his daughter, an organ donor who died 10 years ago.
Here's why allergy season seems a little more unbearable this year in Philadelphia
Doctors say the spring allergy season is longer and more intense than it's been because of global warming and it has prolonged symptoms.
Black Maternal Health Week shines light on alarming disparities, as CDC reports rising death rates
The latest CDC data from 2021 shows more than 1,200 women died of pregnancy complications up from 754 deaths in 2019.
New Jersey program provides job training, opportunities for people with autism
A unique initiative helps unlock the potential of people with autism by providing job training.
Inspiring Delco woman with cystic fibrosis gives back at CHOP with Feel Better Boxes
Professional singer and actress Julia Rae is on a mission to give back at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia by sharing gifts called "Feel Better Boxes."
Burlington County couple welcomes baby girl during 2024 solar eclipse
Doctors say technically the sun and the moon have no impact on deliveries, and Mother Nature has a mind of her own. But the timing was just right for one little girl.
Former Bryn Mawr Rehab patient plans to open barber shop for people with disabilities
A special reunion happened at Bryn Mawr Rehab on Thursday. A former patient who has a new lease on life was back to give thanks.