South Jersey family hoping to make playgrounds safer for children with food allergies
A new effort is underway in South Jersey to make playgrounds safer for children with food allergies.
Men have lower life expectancy than women, less likely to seek preventive care
Father's Day can serve as a reminder that men need to take care of their health.
New study shows art has several health benefits and can improve your well-being
Beyond being a Philadelphia treasure, new research says art anywhere has health benefits.
Blood donation centers aim to attract a new generation of donors
Blood donation centers are trying to attract a new generation of blood donors by distracting them during their life-saving donations with mixed reality glasses.
Medical Miracles: Lawmakers push for congressional award for Henrietta Lacks
Henrietta Lacks cells became the first human cell line to reproduce indefinitely, becoming a critical research tool for the development of vaccines and medical treatments to this day.
New research shows more women with breast cancer are living longer
The findings are giving hope to women here in the United States.
Philadelphia region's air quality improving as wildfire smoke moves through
The Philadelphia health commissioner says while the worst of the smoke pollution is over it's not gone and people should remain cautious.
Philadelphia region's air quality improving as wildfire smoke moves through
Philadelphia's air quality is much better Saturday compared to Friday, but there may be a risk to some people who have heightened sensitivities to air pollution.
What is the AQI in Philadelphia and how to protect yourself?
An AQI "Code Red Fine Particles Action Day" means the air is unhealthy to breathe. Here's what you should know to help protect yourself.
Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster fighting side effects of cancer treatments
The 51-year-old is now in remission after chemotherapy but the treatment caused serious problems with his lungs.
New survey says teachers are undecided about arming themselves in school
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says "the concept of arming teachers is completely outrageous."
What is HMPV? How to know if you have human metapneumovirus
Unlike COVID-19 and the flu, there's no vaccine for HMPV or antiviral drugs to treat it. Instead, doctors care for seriously sick patients by treating their symptoms.
Hospital forms task force to help curb gun violence, spread awareness
Many hospitals in Philadelphia feel like a war zone with so many gunshot victims. The team At Jefferson's Einstein Medical Center is working hard to save lives in the hospital and the community.
CHOP gets $100,000 donation to Center for Celiac Disease
The research at CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease is aimed at finding a treatment for the disease.
Delaware man is first Penn Medicine patient to receive robotic kidney transplant
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.