New sickle cell treatment has roots at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP pioneered a gene therapy that's already helping patients who have sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder.
Easterseals aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities
With the holiday travel season upon us, a new Easterseals campaign aims to make air travel more accessible to people with disabilities.
New study says more exposure of loud noise from infancy to childhood can last a lifetime
The American Academy of Pediatrics said excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to children and sound machines can cause more harm to children than previously thought.
7-year-old with rare disease enjoys holidays for first time thanks to new medication
This holiday season is extra special for a Bucks County family learning to live with a rare disease.
Vets, first responders with brain injuries can now get treatment at new Willow Grove facility
Veterans and first responders with brain injuries have a new facility for treatment in Willow Grove.
Dance Party for Parkinson's helps raises money and awareness: "I feel like I'm flying"
There's a special kind of dance class for people with Parkinson's disease that's fun and helps improve movement and balance problems.
Giving Tuesday: How to donate, what to give and the health benefits behind generosity
Since Giving Tuesday started 10 years ago, Americans have used the day to donate more than $10 billion.
Doctors hope to avoid post-Thanksgiving bump in illnesses as COVID-19, flu and RSV spread
Doctors are hoping to avoid another trifecta of infections with COVID-19, flu and RSV all happening at the same time.
This Giving Tuesday, consider donating your blood to the American Red Cross
In this season of giving, the American Red Cross is asking Americans to consider donating something that could be life-saving.
New report reveals growing number of young nonsmokers with lung cancer
The new report said Pa and N.J. get good grades for detection and treatments but disparities still exist for minorities and radon levels are concerning.
6-year-old's family found life-changing tight-knit community at Ronald McDonald House
Ainsley has defied all kinds of dire predictions. Her parents diligently worked to help their first child endure all kinds of medical interventions.
Exercise challenge raises money to help veterans transition out of military service
Coaches at F45 Training Bala Cynwyd are dung a burpee for every dollar donated by members to the Burpees For Vets campaign.
Experts provide tips on how to train for the Philadelphia Marathon
A number of smaller runs are also coming up and experts say proper training is important to avoid injuries.
Viral TikTok of Jefferson student raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease
A tattoo reveal goes viral and is now helping raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and the walk that's coming up this Saturday.
2 weeks before Thanksgiving is the best time to get vaccinated: CDC
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said this two-week run up to Thanksgiving is the best time to get vaccinated for COVID, the flu and RSV.