Health News

Ragu pasta sauce recall

Ragu pasta sauces recalled, may contain fragments of plastic

FDA warns against fecal transplant treatment after one patient dies

FDA fecal transplant treatment for C. difficile

More than 14,000 cases of King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour recalled

king arthur unbleached flour recall

Ebola soon to be deemed an international emergency, WHO says

ebola virus international emergency

4 cases of sepsis – 1 fatal – tied to bacteria-ridden blood platelet transfusions

platelet transfusion sepsis cases

Tyson recalls 190,000 pounds of chicken fritters distributed to schools, institutions

tyson chicken nugget recall plastic

LabCorp: 7.7 million customers' affected in data breach of bill collector

FDA tests show substantial levels of PFAS chemicals in some foods

Chocolate Cake 06032019

Perdue recalls 32,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken

perdue chicken recall gf chicken breast

Quest Diagnostic says almost 12 million customers may be affected in data breach

New Jersey 'Patient Protection Act' sparks battle between Philly and Jersey health systems

Carroll - Ambulance

22 cases of pneumonia-like Legionnaires’ disease popped up in one New Jersey county

legionnaire's disease union county

Women are less productive than men in colder temperatures, study finds

Women less productive when cold

Fast tests can help keep beachgoers out of the water when it’s unsafe, and let them back in sooner once the coast is clear

08092018_father_daughter_beach_Pexels

BBQ parties, beware: 62,000 pounds of raw meat recalled due to E.coli risk

raw meat recall e.coli

Philly among hardest hit in statewide hepatitis A outbreak

hepatitis A outbreak Pennsylvania

As ER wait times grow, more patients leave against medical advice

Popular gluten-free granola brand issues recall tied to glass, plastic, rock contamination

purely Elizabeth granola recall

Hershey Medical center reveals expanded emergency department

Hershey Medical Center ER

Nationwide salmonella outbreak tied to backyard chicks and ducklings

salmonella outbreak chicks ducklings

IBS sufferers should seek a combination of therapies for best results, study says

stomach ache colorectal cancer unsplash

Independence recognizes outstanding nurses

05142019_CelebrateCaring_Winners

Philly-area drug company execs among those accused of fixing prices

Unused prescription drugs

Your Lyft or Uber ride may harbor more bacteria than you think

uber backseat pexels

Scientists link ancient viruses to the chronic inflammation causing multiple sclerosis

Doctor talking to a patient

Robotic health care is coming to a hospital near you

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery 05092019

Instagram taking action against anti-vaxxers

Instagram Vaccine Misinformation

This is how Coca-Cola is trying to control health research

coca cola research funding

TV ads for prescription drug must now include prices

New 'jumping' superbug, resistant to key antibiotic, could be trouble for hospitals

MCR-9 Cornell

Making a 'to do' list for trauma doctors

Drexel University Trauma Checklist Tablet 05062019

Children's Health

CHOP announces plans for new specialty center in Abington

Stock_Carroll - Children's Hospital CHoP

Summer bummer: A young camper’s $142,938 snakebite

Copperhead Snake Head 05012019

First adult case of measles this year confirmed in Pennsylvania

01282019_measles_info_CDC

Several sleeping pills must carry new warning about rare – but deadly – side effects

sleep unsplash

Children's Health

Autism can be reliably detected months earlier than current screening guidelines

Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Study

A blood test may help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, study finds

chronic fatigue syndrome blood test

Microscopic robots could one day clean your teeth

Robotics Clean Dental Plaque Teeth

Pennsylvania drug overdose deaths reportedly dropped in 2018 or first time in five years

01082018_Opioids_CDC

Jefferson researchers develop novel vaccine for colorectal cancer

First reported case of blood-sucking 'kissing bug' found in Delaware, CDC confirms

0323_Kissing Bug

When is dead really dead? Study on pig brains reinforces that death is a vast gray area

Brain stimulation may reverse seniors' memory loss, study finds

Memory Loss Older People Brain Stimulation

previous Page 23 of 37 next

E-bike helmets safety

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

For many men, mental health recovery is not a straight path forward

Roxborough Acute Rehab

Roxborough Memorial Hospital's inpatient rehabilitation: A beacon of excellence

fruit flies trap

Summer is peak time for fruit — and for fruit flies

Catnip Deet Mosquitoes

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

Purchased - Female hands cut avocado on wooden working surface in kitchen at the home stock photo

Build healthy habits that actually stick

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2026 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved