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Crozer chester future

Shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center to reopen, but with a focus on outpatient services

ChristianaCare CEO Janice Nevin to retire in September; Jenn Schwartz to take her place

ChristianaCare New CEO

Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ

Fluoride effects

U.S. fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025, CDC report shows

Fertility Rate 2025

Eating the same foods may improve weight-loss results, Drexel researchers say

Repetitive diet weight loss

Wawa recalls lemonade, iced tea and fruit punch sold at Philly-area stores

Wawa drinks recall

Philly's new homeless shelter offers case management and medical services to 'set people up for success'

Hope 220 Homeless Shelter

'Male-enhancement' chocolates recalled, because they may be deadly when used with some medications

iLum Chocolate Recall

Teens are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth, new research shows

Medication Abortion Teens

HBO's 'The Pitt' nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

HBO Pitt Cyberattack

Boil water advisory in effect in parts of Delco due to potential for contamination

Boil Water Advisory Delco

Drexel University is rolling out a 3-year medical degree program to help address the shortage of primary care doctors

Drexel Medical School

Scientists used E. coli bacteria to turn plastic bottles into a Parkinson's medication

Plastic Parkinson's Medication

As many as 1 in 5 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted during the pandemic's first 2 years, study finds

COVID-19 Deaths Undercount

Many Americans are cutting back on meals and utilities to pay medical expenses, poll shows

Medical Bills Cost

Trader Joe's recalls 4 frozen food products due to possible glass contamination

Trader Joe's Recall

Americans trust the CDC less under Donald Trump than they did under Joe Biden, Penn survey shows

RFK Jr. approval

E-bike injuries have surged, prompting a need for greater safety regulations, researchers say

Electric Bikes Safety

Pa., N.J. and 13 other states sue Trump administration over changes to vaccine schedule

Vaccine lawsuit

Pro athletes are turning to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but for most people the benefits are still in question

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Newborn vaccination against hepatitis B declined after RFK Jr. went on Joe Rogan podcast, study finds

Hep B vaccine

Philly's new air quality monitors are measuring pollution in every neighborhood

Air Quality Monitor

National Cancer Institute is studying ivermectin's 'ability to kill cancer cells'

Ivermectin Cancer Research

Grays Ferry residents advised to stay indoors after trash fire creates air quality issues

Grays Ferry Fire

NIH grant disruptions slow down breast cancer research

Breast Cancer Research

Cooper Health's new mobile unit brings primary care to people with autism and other developmental disabilities

Cooper Mobile Unit

Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light. But hiccups persist

Doctors AI Scribes

N.J. extends blood shortage emergency and American Red Cross offers gift cards to donors

Blood Shortage extended

As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.'s new CDC deputy downplays its significance

Measles Free Status

Philly conducts a homeless count each year. Here's why it's held in January, despite some drawbacks

Point In Time Count

New autistic Barbie may help some children feel more included and valued, experts say

Autistic Barbie Mattel

At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events

EMS Simulation Disaster University

Eagles' Saquon Barkley teams with Red Cross on blood drive to address winter shortages

Saquon Barkley

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

New Dietary Guidelines

Jefferson sues drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers over soaring insulin pricing

Jefferson insulin lawsuit

The Philly region's blood supply dropped sharply at the holidays; here's how to donate

Blood Shortage Red Cross

At Trump's directive, CDC lowers amount of recommended vaccines for children

CDC vaccine recommendations

Medical school enrollment surpasses 100,000 for first time as application numbers rebound

med school trend

Philadelphia sues pharmacy benefit managers, drug makers for inflating insulin prices

Philadelphia Insulin Lawsuit

New dietary guidelines delayed again as RFK Jr. plans to reject expert panel's recommendations

dietary guidelines delays

Virtua Health, ChristianaCare decide not to merge operations

Virtua Health ChristianaCare

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