Pennsylvania tick season starts early after cold winter, CDC reports
Ticks are emerging earlier and in greater numbers this year due to weather patterns, increasing the risk for people and pets in Pennsylvania.
Ticks are emerging earlier and in greater numbers this year due to weather patterns, increasing the risk for people and pets in Pennsylvania.
What is Shigella? CDC calls increase in infections a 'public health threat'
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
The CDC is warning of a public health threat tied to “extensively drug-resistant" bacterial infections that are rising in the U.S.
Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
San Francisco priest donates his kidney to another priest
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.
Father Raymund Reyes and Father Francis Garbo are bonded by more than their faith: Reyes now has one of Garbo’s kidneys.
Xanax, popular anxiety medication, recalled: What to know
A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.
A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.
'Dr. Pimple Popper' Sandra Lee had stroke during filming
The dermatologist “Dr. Pimple Popper” revealed she had a stroke while treating patients, after initially brushing off alarming symptoms as a simple hot flash.
The dermatologist “Dr. Pimple Popper” revealed she had a stroke while treating patients, after initially brushing off alarming symptoms as a simple hot flash.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center owner plans primary care return in Chester
Chariot Allaire, the new owner of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, plans to restore healthcare services to the Chester-Upland community through a phased approach, starting with a primary care practice and potentially reopening a hospital in two to three years.
Chariot Allaire, the new owner of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, plans to restore healthcare services to the Chester-Upland community through a phased approach, starting with a primary care practice and potentially reopening a hospital in two to three years.
‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients fight chemo-related weight loss
A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.
A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.
Simple shot may reverse osteoarthritis in just weeks, researchers say
A Colorado-based research team has developed promising new therapies that could enable damaged joints to heal themselves.
A Colorado-based research team has developed promising new therapies that could enable damaged joints to heal themselves.
Cough drops and cough suppressants recalled nationwide recall: See the list
A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
A Chinese drugmaker recalled multiple varieties of cough suppressants that were sold across the U.S. under several name brands, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
New drug significantly extends survival in advanced pancreatic cancer trial
Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Revolution Medicines reported positive results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental drug daraxonrasib in patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Sadie Robertson speaks out about the moment her eight-month-old daughter choked and stopped breathing
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her 8-month-old choked and briefly stopped breathing.
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her 8-month-old choked and briefly stopped breathing.
What is Hib? Doctors sound alarm on deadly bacterial disease
Doctors are sounding the alarm on the potential comeback of a deadly bacterial disease that mostly affects babies and young children.
Doctors are sounding the alarm on the potential comeback of a deadly bacterial disease that mostly affects babies and young children.
Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased
A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data.
A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data.
Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
High-protein diet may help fight cholera, study finds
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.
Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns
While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.
While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.
Abortion pill by mail allowed to continue as judge rejects bid
A federal judge declined to block the nationwide mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing current FDA rules to remain in place.
A federal judge declined to block the nationwide mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing current FDA rules to remain in place.
Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.