Avian flu spreading to marine mammals grows concern of potential risk to humans, study says
The avian flu infecting humans is low right now, but as long as the avian flu is spreading to other animals, there's a risk it could spread to people.
Temple's first female spine surgeon is looking ahead as technology improves
Dr. Theresa Pazionis is Temple University Hospital's first and only female spine surgeon.
New Pa. law named in honor of Chester County family who pushed for seizure training in schools
A family in Chester County pushed for the DOMinate Epilepsy Law that passed in Pennsylvania to train teachers how to recognize and respond to epileptic seizures.
SEPTA study using AI finds parking in bus lanes blocks safe access for the disabled community
On this International Wheelchair Day, Kwanesha Clarke and the Liberty Resources nonprofit are working to create equal access to public transportation for the disabled community.
South Jersey hospital celebrates special deliveries of leaplings on Leap Day
Virtua Voorhees Hospital had a Leap Day birthday party Thursday to welcome their little leapsters. They could set a new record.
Pennsylvania woman helping others with Cushing syndrome, other rare diseases
Like Amy Schumer, Marie Conley is speaking out about her health to help others.
Philly actor stars in groundbreaking musical that shows challenges people with disabilities face
The show called "Most Likely Not To..." was created by people with a rare disease and will be livestreaming on Thursday which is Rare Disease Day.
The trend of Black women using doulas to overcome maternal death rates
According to the CDC, Black women having babies are at an increased risk of death, and that has Black women turning to doulas.
How is the rise of norovirus in the northeast affecting the Philadelphia region?
According to the CDC, the northeast region of the U.S., including South Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, currently has the highest positivity rate for norovirus.
Philadelphia nurse is first Black women to play in U.S. Polo Championships
Shariah Harris started riding at Philadelphia's Work to Ride program and recently played in the national polo championship.
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.