Prevention

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast cancer often doesn't begin with a noticeable lump; here are other signs to watch for

Feeling awful after getting a COVID-19 booster? That's a good sign, study says

Drinking dark tea each day may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Dark Tea Diabetes Study

To prevent STDs, the CDC wants some people to use a common antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill'

The CDC is no longer distributing COVID-19 vaccination cards

Getting screened for colorectal cancer can save your life – and this survivor is quick to tell people

Kim Hall Jackson Cancer Screening

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

High blood pressure impacts one-third of adults, but most are not properly treated, WHO says

High Blood Pressure WHO

Why the CDC has recommended new COVID-19 boosters for all

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

Night Owl Diabetes

Documentary exploring former Pa. state Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell's grief and activism to debut on PBS this fall

Murders That Matter

988 suicide hotline now allows callers to use American Sign Language

Suicide Lifeline Deaf

New COVID-19 shots, approved by the FDA, to be available shortly

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

Vibrio Bacteria Ocean

Warning signs for cardiac arrest are different in men and women, study finds

Ambulance Cardiac Arrest

When to get your flu shot, COVID-19 booster and RSV vaccine this fall

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

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

Pregnancy Vaccines Pertussis

Sixers to discuss gun violence prevention with local youth and organizations

Sixers Gun violence panel

How to prevent UTIs during record-high summer heat

UTI Prevention Health

Children's Health

Preventive RSV shot for infants and toddlers approved by FDA

Children's Health

Number of children hospitalized after ingesting marijuana has spiked in recent years, likely due to edibles

The latest Alzheimer's drug may not help most Black patients, experts say

It's tick season — here's how to stay protected and what to do if bit

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

Heat Related Illness

Most adults should receive routine anxiety screenings, U.S. task force says

Anxiety Screenings

Most drownings among young children occur in backyard pools; here's how to keep them safe as they swim

Why kidney stones are more common in the summer – and how to prevent them

Kidney Stones Summer

Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate

To prevent skin cancer, free sunscreen is available at 46 Pennsylvania state parks this summer

Sunscreen State Parks

Fewer gay and bisexual men are getting HIV, but prevention barriers still persist

CDC warns of summer mpox resurgence, urges vaccination for high-risk groups

Combating daytime sleepiness can take more than getting a good night's rest

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Could coconut-scented soap protect you from mosquito bites this summer?

Mosquito repellent

Breast cancer screenings should begin at age 40, U.S. task force says

Breast Cancer Screenings

FDA authorizes second bivalent COVID-19 booster for older adults

What causes motion sickness? Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain

Motion sickness

Why you should stop eating raw cookie dough and cake batter

Raw Cookie Dough

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