CDC director visits local Walgreens, urges people to get vaccinated before the holidays
The director said the timing for the vaccines is critical so people are protected before the holiday season.
CHOP research shows alarming number of injuries linked to e-scooters, children
Research from doctors in Philadelphia at Children's Hospital revealed an alarming number of injuries linked to e-scooters and children.
South Jersey woman shares story of being bit by a bat in her home
She was slipping on shoes and felt something in her toe. She thought maybe a sock. When she went to retrieve the object with her hand.
Researchers are looking to use AI to help detect pancreatic cancer
Nearly 70% of patients with pancreatic cancer face death within the first year of diagnosis.
Heart Healthy: New research connects stress is common in women heart attacks
This study found that stress and depression are more common in female heart attack patients with blocked arteries.
New research underway links breast cancer and drinking alcohol
The American Cancer Society said women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a seven to 10% increase in risk.
Philly writer and pet tortoise overcome adversity, find happiness with "Tortoise Goes to the Vet"
Author Pari Docktor and a tortoise named Radha overcome hardship with a new book, "Tortoise Goes to the Vet."
Suzanne Somers had long battle with breast cancer before death
Suzanne Somers wrote a number of health and wellness books and she was very public about some of her controversial medical decisions
Doctors provide tips to help avoid getting sick
Fall and winter are when highly contagious infections start spreading rapidly and there are a number of events in Philadelphia in the next week that could be super spreaders.
New documentary about Lyme disease, The Quiet Epidemic, is coming to Philadelphia
A Philly native is an executive producer of a new documentary about the complications of accurately diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.
Infant Safe Sleep program from Philadelphia Health aims to reduce high infant mortality rate
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. SIDS is something that the health department is aiming to reduce.
Newly approved RSV vaccine in high demand, causes supply shortage problems
RSV is the leading cause for babies, under one, being hospitalized. Doctors are hoping the vaccine changes that trend but some are having trouble getting the vaccine.
Main Line Health psychiatrist provides helpful ways to cope amid Israeli-Palestinian war
A psychiatrist with Main Line Health said being constantly surrounded by reminders of the war on news outlets and social media can have a range of impacts on mental health.
"Take A Moment" campaign resurges for World Mental Health Day
The "Take A Moment" campaign started in the U.K. but people everywhere are being invited to close their eyes and reflect, in the name of mental health.
Breast cancer survivor fights for laws to increase breast density visibility during mammograms
Dense breast tissue can hide breast cancer because it can look white on mammograms, which is the same as masses and cancers.