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Alzheimer's risk increases with rise in this 'hidden' body fat, researchers find

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Primary Care Shortage

Climate change may allow infectious diseases to spread further and linger longer, federal report warns

To address the nursing shortage, IBX Foundation unveils a new scholarship program for veterans

Veterans Nursing Scholarship

Tyson chicken nuggets recalled for possible metal contamination

Tyson nuggets recall

3 brands of applesauce pouches recalled due to potential lead contamination

FDA Fruit Pouch Recall Weis

Confidence in vaccines falls as beliefs in health misinformation rise, Penn survey finds

Vaccine Misinformation

Few 988 callers with serious distress very likely to use the mental health crisis line again, according to new study

988 Suicide Lifeline

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

Eye Drops FDA Warning

Oysters distributed in Pennsylvania, 9 other states recalled for possible salmonella and E. coli contamination

Experts define new syndrome linking cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and kidney issues

CKM Syndrome Heart Disease

Tenacious curiosity in the lab can lead to a Nobel Prize – as 2 Penn scientists just demonstrated

Penn Nobel Prize

Police blame some deaths on 'excited delirium.' ER docs consider pulling the plug on the term

Excited Delirium

Penn scientists receive Nobel Prize for research that led to COVID-19 vaccines

This spider's venom may help treat erectile dysfunction – but that's not as unusual as it sounds

Spider Venom ED

Free COVID-19 tests are again available through the U.S. Postal Service; here's how to order them

Free COVID tests

The Red Cross has a national blood shortage; here's where to donate in Philly

Blood shortage Red Cross

Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy linked to higher risk of childbirth complications, study finds

Maternal Morbidity Heat Study

Over 100,000 at-home COVID-19 tests recalled by Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health

Covid tests

Children's Health

Secondhand smoke may substantially contribute to lead levels found in children, study finds

Secondhand Smoke Lead

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

Women who undergo infertility treatments may have a higher risk of stroke – but it remains rare, study finds

Philly's air has high amounts of nitrogen dioxide, NASA's new space instrument shows

Philly Nitrogen Dioxide

Hackers in ransomware attack on Philly-area hospitals post patient data for sale on dark web

Delaware County Memorial Hospital

COVID-19 may trigger high blood pressure, study finds

CDC warns against kissing turtles amid salmonella outbreak in Pa., 10 other states

Turtles salmonella

Severe pregnancy complications have surged in Pennsylvania, and they're particularly prevalent in Philly

To reduce hospital staffing shortages, Pennsylvania to allow out-of-state nurses to practice

Nursing Shortage Licenses

Nursing school scholarship program run by IBX Foundation expands

IBX Healthcare Scholars

Menstrual discs are better for heavy periods than tampons or pads, study finds

Menstrual Products Study

Pollution from wildfires linked to greater risk of dementia, study finds

Real Kosher recalls ice cream, sorbet cups following listeria illnesses

Listeria ice cream recall

As water reuse expands, proponents battle the 'yuck' factor of 'toilet to tap' practices

Philly hospitals pledge to no longer consider a patient's race in certain treatment guidelines

Medical diagnostic tools

Women who consume sugary drinks every day are at higher risk for liver cancer, study finds

Sugary drinks liver disease

Sandra Bullock's partner dies of ALS; here's what to know about the disease

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

Red Cross Guidelines

Ransomware cyberattack disrupts hospitals and clinics in Pennsylvania, four other states

Delaware County Memorial Hospital

Nearly 9 of 10 health care workers admit to picking their noses – and they're more likely to get COVID-19, study finds

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

Trader Joe's soup recall

A measles case has been reported in Montgomery County; here's what to know about the viral infection

Montgomery County measles

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