Medicine

Penicillin Allergies

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not

Coconut used in first 3D MRI image in the 1970s now lives in Old City

Coconut MRI

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

Trump open letter

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller, first new class in decades

non-opioid medication fda

Jefferson resident physicians vote to unionize, joining national trend

Jefferson residents union vote

How eye drops used to prevent blindness in newborns funded the Barnes Foundation's art collection

barnes eye drops

Mütter Museum to hold free open houses as part of ethical review of its exhibits

Mutter Museum Open Houses

New Pa. law requires consent for medical students to perform pelvic, rectal exams on unconscious patients

Pennsylvania Pelvic Exams

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

Mütter Museum asks the public to weigh in on ethical battle over displaying human remains

Mutter Museum Gallery

Artificial intelligence may influence whether you can get pain medication

Pain Medication AI

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

C. Diff Treatment Vowst

Before Roe v. Wade, a Philadelphia drug company sold women a fake abortion pill

Chichester abortion pills

Four signs that your allergy medicine is no longer working and what to do

Allergy Medications

Philly medical society apologizes for 'silence' over Holmesburg Prison experiments

holmesburg prison apology

Temple University to create community-based transgender patient care training program

Temple Unique Project

Rite Aid's new hub at Philadelphia Navy Yard to serve as collaborative space for remote workers

Rite Aid Navy Yard

A daily aspirin to protect the heart? That soon may be outdated advice

What the stalemate on Capitol Hill means for your drug prices

U.S. Capitol Drug Price Reform

Before purchasing medications online, make sure the pharmacy is reputable

Online Pharmacies

Safely storing medicine a critical way to prevent accidental child deaths

Safe Medicine Storage

Children's Health

Robitussin, Dimetapp children's cough syrups recalled for potential overdose risk

Cough medicine recall

Inexpensive steroid reduces death risk among severe COVID-19 patients

CVS Pharmacy partners with DoorDash to deliver health and wellness essentials

CVS Partners with DoorDash

Rare disease researcher offers unique perspective on search for COVID-19 treatment

COVID-19 drug inventory

Cooper Specialty Care Center opens in Cherry Hill

Cooper Specialty Care

Rutgers launches nation's largest study of health care workers exposed to COVID-19

Rutgers COVID-19 Healthcare

Rare syndrome nearly killed Pennsylvania man with ear infection

Lemierre Pennsylvania

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria a deadly threat 'that is not going away,' CDC says

Superbugs CDC infections antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Amazon sued over firing New Jersey warehouse worker for using medical marijuana

Amazon

Patients who use online portals to access health records more likely to get flu shots, Penn study finds

flu-shot-flickr

More blood pressure medicine recalled after carcinogen found in pills

Blood pressure medicine recalled FDA

Physician burnout: Why legal and regulatory systems may need to step in

Does zinc really cure colds faster?

Kitchen sponges may hold answer to antibiotic resistance

kitchen sponge bacteria

Naloxone nasal spray is more available in Philly neighborhoods with more white residents, study finds

Carroll - Naloxone, Narcan

Burned-out, depressed doctors are thinking about suicide

01162019_female_doctor_unsplash

Dermatologists are prescribing fewer antibiotics – but they still outpace other specialties

How the medical profession can help heal divisions as well as diseases

Children's Health

CVS and Walmart among retailers affected by recall of infant ibuprofen

infant ibuprofen recall

Founder of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute dies at 81

Richard Rothman

Can you remove lip fillers?

Page 1 of 4 next

Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

New cervical cancer screening guidelines endorse the use of self-swab kits

Pediatric Cancer Lianna Munir

'We need to have another option'

Purchased - woman standing by christmas tree with decoration tired

How to keep holiday stress in check this season

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Shinges Vaccine Dementia

Shingles vaccine may offer an additional benefit — slowing the progress of dementia

Zipporah Washington Temple

Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a 'survivor'

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.

© 2025 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved