Illness

Long Covid Study

For millions with long COVID, some answers are emerging about its causes

Bruce Willis may not be aware that he has dementia, his wife says

When you think about your health, don't forget your eyes

Eye Exam Glaucoma

The first Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years is nearly here, and others may be on their way

Lyme disease vaccines

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

Free COVID tests

Staying up late may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Night Owl Diabetes

Peptic ulcer disease forced Bruce Springsteen to postpone concerts; here's how the illness affects people

Deaths caused by a rare, 'flesh-eating' bacteria are increasing on the East Coast

Vibrio Bacteria Ocean

Children's Health

Children from poor neighborhoods are more likely to develop asthma, study finds

Asthma Neighborhoods Study

Philly health officials issue COVID-19 advisory as local hospitals see uptick in cases

UPenn Hospital Covid

COVID-19 may trigger high blood pressure, study finds

How beneficial is physical activity? Even short bursts may reduce risk of cancer

Physical Activity Cancer

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

Turtles salmonella

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

New Alzheimer's drug raises hopes — along with questions

Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi

Cancer rates among people in their 30s have risen significantly, study finds

Cancer Young Adults

Natural gas fracking in Pa. linked to asthma, childhood lymphoma, research finds

Fracking childhood cancer study

Pregnant women should get a shot to protect their babies from whooping cough – but most people don't know this

Pregnancy Vaccines Pertussis

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

A wearable device may one day help women detect breast cancer early – and at home

Breast Cancer Screening Bra

Black women weigh emerging risks of 'creamy crack' hair straighteners

Kombucha may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels, study finds

Kombucha Health Benefits

Loss of smell no longer a common sign of COVID-19 infection, researchers find

COVID Loss Smell

Children's Health

What is Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, the rare rash that Mandy Moore's son has?

Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome

Extreme heat and air pollution doubles risk of a fatal heart attack, study finds

Heat Waves and Poor Air Quality

COVID-19 cases are rising in the U.S., but the risk remains 'low' in Philadelphia

Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef from ShopRite stores in New Jersey, two other states

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

Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here's how to tell the difference

Sore Throat Cause

Malaria is spreading locally in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years; here's what to know

Malaria United States

The summer heat can cause an array of illnesses; here's what to know

Heat Related Illness

Japanese plum juice, touted as a natural remedy to heart disease, actually works, Temple researchers say

Japanese Plum Hypertension

Tourette syndrome, a condition that causes uncontrollable 'tics,' often begins in childhood; here are the signs

Tourette syndrome

Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate

Sick restaurant workers account for 40% of food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

Food poisoning sick employees

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Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

Ozempic Older Adults

Older Americans quit weight-loss drugs in droves

New Dietary Guidelines

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

Exercise Smart Watch

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How to enroll in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan

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