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Michael Wilbon says he ignored warning signs about his health. The ESPN host's story should be a wake-up call for others

American Cancer Society recommends more aggressive prostate cancer screening

Prostate Cancer Screening

How to get rid of booklice, and why freezing books can help stop infestations

Booklice Books Lice

Congenital measles cases are a growing concern in Pennsylvania, health officials warn

Congenital Measles Pennsylvania

Flu season is near – here's a guide to available vaccines

Flu shot 2026

Blinded by sugar

Added Sugar Addiction

Cholesterol control gets personalized – how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile

Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines

Older adults are advised to take calcium and vitamin D to prevent bone breaks. But it might not matter

Vitamin D Calcium Bones

Infants in CHOP's neonatal intensive care unit may have been exposed to measles

CHOP Measles exposure

Prevention Point's syringe exchange services have contracted since Philly cut $1 million in city funding

Prevention Point Philadelphia

Philly reports its first West Nile Virus cases of 2026; here's how to avoid mosquito bites

west nile virus 2026 mosquito

Who should get flu, COVID or RSV shots this fall? Here's what medical groups recommend

COVID Flu Vaccine Guidelines

With measles cases in Pennsylvania rising, Philly pushes to increase school vaccination rates

Is it better to use an electric or manual toothbrush? It depends on these factors

Toothbrushes Electric Manual

Childhood vaccine exemptions rose to record high last school year, CDC says

Childhood Vaccine Exemptions

Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself

Flesh Eating Bacteria

Avoiding these 3 risk factors during middle age may help people live longer without dementia

Dementia Free smoking

First mRNA-based flu vaccine approved by the FDA for older adults

FDA mRNA flu shot

Pediatricians and health departments sidestep Trump’s CDC on vaccine guidance

Doctors CDC Trust

Should you wash your prewashed lettuce during the cyclospora outbreak?

Cyclospora Lettuce Washing

Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead

Foodborne Illness Prevention

Liquid cavity treatment, used in other countries, could benefit U.S. kids, researchers say

Cavities Tooth Decay

South Jersey man bitten by rabid raccoon; health officials advise people to avoid wild animals

Raccoon Rabies

FDA approves pill that lowers cholesterol as effectively as more expensive, injectable forms

FDA Cholesterol Medication

Antidepressants can make people more susceptible to heat-related illnesses

antidepressants heat heatstroke

What is cyclosporiasis? Here's what to know about the severe stomach bug sickening people throughout the U.S.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak 2026

E-bikes are causing more brain injuries. Wearing the right helmet can make a big difference, Jefferson specialist says

E-bike helmets safety

For many cancers, men are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages than women

Men Cancer Diagnosis

Catnip lotion is as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, study says

Catnip Deet Mosquitoes

Summer is peak time for fruit — and for fruit flies

fruit flies trap

How to avoid heat-related illnesses during extreme temperatures

Heat Safety Children

It's safe to get COVID and flu shots at same appointment, study finds

Blocked CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness gets published

COVID-19 vaccine CDC

Measles detected in two wastewater samples in Delaware County

Measles Wastewater Delco

Leading OB-GYN group breaks with CDC's vaccine schedule by advising COVID-19 and flu shots during pregnancy

Pregnancy Vaccine Recommendations

FDA's approval of better sunscreen ingredient has been 'a long time coming'

Sunscreen Ingredient FDA

Flavanols can help prevent heart disease, but most people don't eat enough fruits and veggies to get them

Flavanols Heart Disease

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may help lower risk of breast cancer, Penn study finds

Breast Cancer GLP-1s

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

colorectal cancer screening

As a child of the '80s, I got sunburn all the time. Now, I get regular check-ups for skin cancer

Sunburn Sunscreen 1980s

Ebola poses little risk to most Americans, but people traveling to Congo should take caution, Jefferson doctor says

Ebola Outbreak Risk

More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking

COPD Deaths

Emergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade

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