Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Crozer closure: Gov. Shapiro calls for passage of bill to prevent private equity ownership of state healthcare
On the heels of the closure of Crozer Health, Governor Josh Shapiro joined together with health care workers in calling on the Pennsylvania state house to pass the Health System Protection Act, in the hope of protecting Pennsylvanians from private equity taking over a health system.
Gov Shapiro stands with former Crozer employees calling for an end to private equity purchasing state healthcare
Governor Josh Shapiro is calling for the passage of the Health System Protection Act. He wants impacted workers and patients to know they have his support.
Houston man sues Whataburger after getting meal with onions
A Houston man has sued Whataburger after he allegedly had an allergic reaction. He claims he received onions on his meal after he asked for no onions.
Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada
A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive."
Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro is warning that cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania, hundreds of thousands of people losing access to the program and more rural hospitals shutting their doors.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Biden evaluated after ‘small nodule’ found in prostate during physical
Former President Joe Biden’s age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his reelection bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June.
Crozer Health closure: Hundreds attend Delaware County job fair
Hundreds of former employees of Crozer Health attended a job fair at Subaru Park, in Chester, in order to help those impacted move on in new positions and careers.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Crozer Health employees attend Delaware Co. job fair
A job fair was held in Delaware County aimed at connecting thousands of workers impacted by the Crozer Health bankruptcy and eventual closure to new careers.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.