Downingtown mom hopes nationwide blood emergency declared by Red Cross ends quickly
The Red Cross has declared a nationwide blood emergency because supplies are critically low.
Philadelphia Health Department updates measles outbreak; 5 confirmed 3 probable cases
The Philadelphia Health Department commissioner gave updates as the measles outbreak in the region continues to grow.
Philly Health Department not considering public mask mandate as respiratory infections rise
COVID and influenza cases are increasing dramatically in some parts of the Philadelphia region and hospitalizations are also rising.
Medford family shares struggle of respiratory infections after Christmas trip in Florida
The Carter family is like many in the region — sick with respiratory infections.
Doctors expect COVID, flu, RSV infections to spike after holiday gatherings
The post-holiday surge of respiratory infections is growing and doctors expect it to get even worse in the next few weeks.
Delaware student's Apple Watch saves her life after getting carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide can quickly make people disoriented. Fortunately for this Delaware student, she was able to put her watch to work.
Family launches awareness campaign after 17-year-old unexpectedly dies after football practice
A new awareness campaign launched Monday that follows a $12 million settlement over the death of a Philadelphia high school football player.
Holiday toy safety: Watch out for small parts and batteries, doctors say
The holidays are an exciting time for kids playing with new toys, but some can be risky if adults aren't mindful.
The holiday mental health survival guide: tips to say sane this season
Experts say taking control of a few key mental health stressors can help make this a joyful season.
Research at Nemours Children's links babies birth defects to mothers' fentanyl use
Sammy was part of a new study from Nemours Children's Health that found congenital abnormalities in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl.
How to cope with grief during the holidays
The holidays can be hard for those grieving the loss of a loved one. An expert shares tips for coping during the holidays.
CDC warns overuse of antibiotics may cause antimicrobial-resistant infections
The CDC is worried about the dangers of antibiotic overuse which can make treating infections difficult.
"Very life-changing": Camden students learning about health care, becoming EMTs
A partner between Camden City School District and Virtua Health is giving students hands-on experience in the medical field and a head start on their careers.
Israeli family travels to U.S. to get life-saving heart procedure for their baby
This holiday season a family is celebrating a birthday that doctors said would never happen.
How to enjoy holiday foods while avoiding winter weight gain
From holiday cookies to cakes, and all the other yummy carbs, overdoing it on holiday treats can be the gift that keeps on giving.