Prevention

Older Adults Shots

Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right

RFK Jr.'s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

RFK Vaccine Committee

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

Vaccine Hesitancy Measles

RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don't need COVID boosters. Here's what the science says

COVID Shot Pregnant

CDC ends COVID shots recommendation for healthy children, pregnant women

COVID Vaccine CDC

Sitting too long can cause dead butt syndrome. Here's how to overcome it

Dead Butt Syndrome

Enhanced imaging could vastly improve cancer detection in people with dense breasts, study finds

Dense Breasts Cancer Screening

First at-home test for HPV, the most common cause of cervical cancer, gains FDA approval

HPV home test

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

Pertussis Whooping Cough

Washing scrubs at home does not adequately disinfect them — and may lead to antibiotic resistance, study finds

Washing Machine Scrubs

Fast action from bystanders can improve cardiac arrest survival. Many don't know what to do

AED Cardiac Arrest

Measles misinformation is on the rise — and Americans are hearing it, survey finds

Measles Misinformation Survey

The ice bucket challenge is back, and this time it's raising money for mental health awareness

Ice Bucket Challenge Mental Health

A bacterial toxin may be a factor in the rise in colon cancer among young people

Colorectal Cancer Toxin

Measles case reported in Philly; people may have been exposed at 2 hospitals

Measles case philadelphia

RFK Jr. tells Americans to get measles vaccine after being criticized for months for mixed messaging

Robert Kennedy Measles

Many Pennsylvania counties lag behind school vaccination targets for measles

Measles Vaccine Pennsylvania

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

texas pete buffalo sauce recall

For men, these 3 messages are key to adopting a healthier lifestyle

Men Healthy Living

Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk by 20% in older adults, study shows

Shingles Vaccine Dementia

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

tinnitus diet study

MRNA vaccines, once a Trump boast, now face attacks from some in GOP

mRNA Vaccines COVID

Measles case reported in Philly; People may have been exposed at CHOP, South Philly health center

Measles Case Philly

More than 1 in 3 Americans live in homes with guns, which often are stored in unlocked places

Gun Lock Devices

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

COVID 5th Anniversary

As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults

Flu Rates 2025

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

fda listeria supplemental shakes

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

doughnut recall fda listeria

Norovirus, aka the 'stomach flu,' is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe

Stomach Flu Prevention

Nearly half of adults mistakenly believe benefits of daily aspirin outweigh risks

aspirin heart attacks

A new blood test accurately screens for colorectal cancer, researchers say

Colon Cancer Screening

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

sparkling water weight loss

Winter is the best time to test homes for radon, a natural gas that causes lung cancer

Radon Testing

Philly's first bird flu case is a sick goose, but threat to humans is low, officials say

Bird Flu Philly

The FDA wants to limit nicotine in cigarettes — a move that could save millions of lives

FDA nicotine limit

Red dye found in many types of candy, medicine banned by the FDA

red dye ban fda

As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?

cat bird flu

Here's how to avoid slipping in the snow — and how to protect yourself if you fall

Walking in snow

With cases of norovirus rising this winter, here are tips to protect yourself from getting the stomach bug

norovirus cdc outbreaks

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App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings

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