FDA

COVID vaccines 2024

New COVID-19 shots will be available soon, and Philly doctors say most people should get them

First blood test for colorectal cancer offers a less invasive screening option than colonoscopies

colorectal cancer blood test

Nutrition Facts labels have a complicated legacy – a historian explains the science and politics of translating food into info

Nutrition Facts Labels

FDA warns Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA to stop 'misbranding' products

Bimbo bread

Diamond Shruumz microdose chocolate may cause seizures, FDA warns

Diamond Shruumz Chocolate

FDA advisory panel votes against MDMA for treatment of PTSD

MDMA FDA Panel

Decaf coffee often contains chemical that may cause cancer, advocacy groups say

decaf chemicals cancer

What's keeping the U.S. from allowing better sunscreens?

Sunscreen UVA Rays

New drug protects people with weakened immune systems from COVID-19

COVID Vaccine Pemgarda

Asthma meds have become shockingly unaffordable − but relief may be on the way

Asthma Inhaler Prices

Walgreens stores in Pennsylvania to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone

Poison control calls about 'gas station heroin' have risen sharply in New Jersey

Gas Station Heroin

Don't let 'FDA-approved' or 'patented' in ads give you a false sense of security

Advertising Supplements FDA

Caught a cold or the flu? Don't take too much Tylenol, FDA warns

Tylenol Overuse Risk

A new test lets doctors screen patients for risk of opioid addiction, but some fear it will provide a false sense of security

Opioid Genetic Test

3 brands of applesauce pouches recalled due to potential lead contamination

FDA Fruit Pouch Recall Weis

Eye drops sold at Target, CVS and Rite Aid may cause infections, FDA says

Eye Drops FDA Warning

Hershey's cocoa powder among chocolate products with 'concerning' amounts of lead, Consumer Reports says

An at-home flu vaccine may be available in the U.S. by next fall

Many popular cold medicines contain an ineffective ingredient; here's what to take instead

New COVID-19 shots, approved by the FDA, to be available shortly

Oysters distributed in Pennsylvania and 4 other states may not be safe to eat, FDA warns

RSV vaccine for babies, given to their mothers during pregnancy, receives FDA approval

FDA warns against using certain pregnancy, ovulation and UTI tests

FDA Pregnancy Tests

More gay, bisexual men can donate blood as Red Cross implements new screening process

Red Cross Guidelines

Trader Joe's issues recalls because of bugs in broccoli cheese soup and rocks found in cookies, falafel

Trader Joe's soup recall

People are eating borax to help reduce inflammation — here's why that's dangerous

Children's Health

Preventive RSV shot for infants and toddlers approved by FDA

How safe is aspartame? The WHO and FDA take different stances on the sweetener's cancer risk

First over-the-counter birth control pill approved by the FDA

Opill OTC Birth Control

Children's Health

Logan Paul's Prime energy drink is facing scrutiny – how much caffeine is safe for kids to consume?

Children's Health

Baby foods still have concerning levels of lead, arsenic and other heavy metals, study finds

Baby Food Metals

Belvita recalls breakfast products due to possible peanut allergens

belVita recalls

E-cigarette sales surged during the pandemic, CDC says

Drugmakers are abandoning cheap generics, and now U.S. cancer patients can't get meds

Cancer Drug Shortage

Tastykake recalls chocolate Kandy Kakes due to possible peanut allergens

Lancaster Foods recalls several kale, spinach and collard green products due to possible listeria contamination

lancaster foods recall

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Eli Lilly says its experimental Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline

General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour due to salmonella contamination

Gold Medal Flour recall

This treatment for an intestinal infection sounds disgusting, but it may be a breakthrough, and it has FDA approval

C. Diff Treatment Vowst

Children's Health

Melatonin gummies often have higher doses than what's listed on their labels, study finds

Melatonin gummies children

Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?

previous Page 2 of 8 next

Child Psychology Therapy

Could your kid benefit from counseling? Experts offer 3 questions to help you decide

New Dads Anxiety

New dads with paid paternity leave have better mental health than those who lack it, study finds

Men Healthy Habits

Getting men to adopt healthier habits requires persistence, patience and public attention — but it...

Purchased - Girl Playing with Building Blocks while Sitting on Carpet in Living Room

Protecting kids from lead: What you need to know

Breast Cancer GLP-1s

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may help lower risk of breast cancer, Penn study finds

Dads Relationships Teens

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved