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COVID Vaccine CDC

CDC ends COVID shots recommendation for healthy children, pregnant women

First-of-its-kind Alzheimer's blood test made by Malvern company gets FDA clearance

Alzheimer's Blood Test

New FDA restrictions will make COVID-19 vaccines only available to elderly and people with medical conditions

The Wedge, a Philly mental health and addiction services provider, to close due to financial constraints

Wedge Recovery Centers

3 Doors Down singer reveals he has kidney cancer form that has become more common in younger adults

3 Doors Down Cancer

Know an outstanding nurse? IBX seeks nominations for its Sunshine Award

IBX Outstanding Nurses

As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers

White House NIH Funds

Pope Francis' death after Easter sounds miraculous, but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Pope Francis Death

Drexel, West Chester universities join program that helps veterans become nurses

Drexel Veterans Nurses

Trump administration sued for withholding family planning funds in Pa., other states

Family Planning Contraception

Crozer Health to close Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital

crozer closure delaware county

CT scans cause more cancer cases than previously believed, study shows

CT Scans Cancer

One-third of Americans report excessive sleepiness — and the issue deserves greater attention, experts say

sleepiness health risks

Blue Ridge Beef recalls pet food due to potential salmonella, listeria contamination

blue ridge beef pet food recall

Trump eliminates HHS office that sets poverty levels tied to benefits for 80 million people

HHS Poverty Guidelines

Sen. Fetterman urges Trump not to abandon plan for Medicare, Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs

john fetterman anti-obesity medication

Texas Pete hot sauce products recalled due to undeclared sulfites, mislabeling

texas pete buffalo sauce recall

As much as 26% of medical imaging is unnecessary — and contributing to climate change, study finds

Climate Change Medical Imaging

More than 50 local researchers sign letter protesting Trump administration for 'gutting' science

Trump open letter

People who suffer from 'broken heart syndrome' are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital

broken heart syndrome

Eating more fruit and dairy products may reduce the risk of tinnitus

tinnitus diet study

Aldi shredded cheese recalled due to potential metal contamination

aldi shredded cheese recall

Raw cat food boxes sold in Pennsylvania recalled due to possible bird flu contamination

Cat Food Recall

Toddler stools sold on Amazon recalled because they can collapse, causing injuries

toddler stool amazon recall

Mütter Museum to display work of Philly photographer who followed local nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

covid-19 mutter museum kyle cassidy

Crozer Health averts immediate closure after getting last-minute cash infusion

Crozer Health closure

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. remains vulnerable to another crisis

COVID 5th Anniversary

Children's bathrobes sold on Amazon recalled due to potential burn hazard

amazon children's bathrobe recall

Crozer Health could shutter soon as owner files motion for 'expedited closure'

Crozer Health closure

After measles case reported in Philly area, CHOP doctor says there's no need to worry about vaccinated children

measles vaccine

Measles case confirmed in Montgomery County

measles montgomery county

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

RFK Jr Supplements

11 deaths reported in listeria outbreak linked to supplemental shakes served in long-term care facilities

fda listeria supplemental shakes

The COVID 'contrarians' are in power. We still haven't hashed out whether they were right

Jay Bhattacharya Stanford

Infant deaths increased in states that implemented abortion bans, study finds

Infant mortality abortion

Urgent CDC data and analyses on influenza and bird flu go missing as outbreaks escalate

CDC Flu Data

Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them

Ambulance Blood Transfusion

Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart recalled due to food poisoning risk

Canned Tuna REcall

Jefferson Health to upgrade its trauma centers in Philly

Jefferson Hospital Upgrades

2 million doughnuts and other pastries recalled due to potential listeria contamination

doughnut recall fda listeria

Gerber recalls baby teething sticks due to potential choking hazard

gerber teething sticks recall

Drinking carbonated water may boost weight-loss efforts, but only by small amounts

sparkling water weight loss

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

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How to keep kids active and engaged over winter break

Norovirus Stomach Bug

With norovirus cases on the rise, here's how to prevent the 'stomach bug'

Teeth Grinding Bruxism

Waking up with headaches and jaw pain? You might be grinding your teeth at night

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