Wheeler likely faces long recovery after upcoming surgery, doctor says
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
How to get back to a regular sleep schedule ahead of back-to-school season
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
New program honors CHOP doctor killed while riding bike
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
Temple prepares to open new hospital for women and families in Northeast
Temple Health will move labor and delivery services and other women's health care to a new hospital in Northeast Philadelphia.
Free pop-up health clinic is coming to West Philly this weekend
Anyone with a medical concern or need is welcome to the free medical, dental, and vision pop-up health clinic this weekend in Philadelphia.
N.J. educator prepares for dream trip to Philippines after breast cancer fight
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
Penn doctor calls RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA vaccine research bad for science
The scientific community is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he announced he's cutting millions from mRNA vaccine research.
Smoke from wildfires prompts air quality alerts, health concerns
Air quality alerts are in effect in the Philadelphia area, fueled by smoke from wildfires that are burning thousands of miles away.
Phillies' Edmundo Sosa surprises cerebral palsy patient from Panama before game
A young patient from Panama got a special trip to see the Phillies, thanks to the kindness of strangers.
New Jersey surgeon uses new drug that shines a light on lung cancer
A new invention is shining a light on cancer and helping surgeons find microscopic lesions.
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are growing throughout the Philadelphia region
Hand, foot and mouth disease is making the rounds through the Philadelphia region. Here's what to watch out for.
Firefighters have higher rates of death from several forms of cancer, study says
Previous research showed they have an increased risk of mesothelioma and bladder cancer, but that's not all, according to a new study.
Robert Chelsea, first Black patient to receive a full face transplant, shares his story
Robert Chelsea was at the Willingboro Library and shared his story of being the oldest and first Black patient to receive a full face transplant.
Philadelphia camp shows kids how to prepare and enjoy healthy foods
A summer camp in Philadelphia is helping students learn about healthy cooking and eating.
Teen receives life-changing care at CHOP for rare congenital condition
A 17-year-old from the Middle East is being celebrated for her resilience and bravery after enduring over 20 surgeries for a rare congenital condition called Goldenhar Syndrome.