New study says vitamin B3 added to processed foods links to an increase risk for heart disease
This research is the first to document harms linked to an excessive amount of vitamin B3, which is in many fortified products.
73-year-old NJ man credits Apple Watch for saving his life
Frank Haggerty had no idea he had a heart problem, but he's glad he had the heart rate app activated on his Apple Watch.
New wave technology: London lab uses AI to help detect and treat heart disease
By utilizing AI, researchers at the University of East London hope to accelerate diagnosis, treatment and prevention for age-related heart disease.
NJ woman cancer free-after being first patient for new melanoma treatment
This new therapy for melanoma, a deadly kind of skin cancer, is being called a remarkable success.
Pa. mother grateful to recognize Heart Month after experiencing Broken Heart Syndrome
A young mother who lives in Schuylkill County is grateful to recognize Heart Month having survived a life-threatening episode of Broken Heart Syndrome.
National Donor Day: Delco mother donates kidney to son after she was "perfect match"
This is a mother-son love match in Delaware County with a special connection on National Donor Day with a catch.
Are you in a situationship? Sweethearts candy takes advantage of "decision fatigue"
Sweethearts has a new spin ahead of this year's Valentine's Day for people in something called a situationship.
Philadelphia medical student shares experience with NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Initiative
The NFL developed the program to encourage medical students from diverse backgrounds to consider careers in sports medicine.
TVs, furniture tipping over each year send thousands of children to the hospital, report says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it's not just kids being hurt by furniture that tips over. The report also says there are ways to avoid the danger.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania kicks off weekend events including Polar Plunge
Friday was the Cool Schools Plunge, a friendly fundraising competition between high schools in the Philadelphia region.
Student organization at Jefferson University aims for more diversity with Black Men in White Coats
Medical students at Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Medical College are members of Black Men in White Coats, a first in Pennsylvania.
Many Americans don't know important numbers for cholesterol and blood pressure: study
A new national survey from Ohio State University shows many Americans don't know their numbers for cholesterol and blood pressure.
Father, daughter duo fights heart disease with fitness during American Heart Month
Fighting heart disease is a family affair as this father and daughter duo mix laughter with fitness for stronger hearts.
Meet the music therapist helping ICU nurses at Philadelphia's Jefferson Hospital
Music therapist Allie McCrea is making rounds – not for the patients – but for the nurses on the intensive care unit at Philadelphia's Jefferson Hospital.
Delco mother has a new appreciation for National Wear Red Day after a surprising discovery
National Wear Red Day is to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading killer of men and women. Here's the story of a Delaware County woman's surprising discovery.