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CT scans cause more cancer cases than previously believed, study shows

One-third of Americans report excessive sleepiness — and the issue deserves greater attention, experts say

sleepiness health risks

Blue Ridge Beef recalls pet food due to potential salmonella, listeria contamination

blue ridge beef pet food recall

Trump eliminates HHS office that sets poverty levels tied to benefits for 80 million people

Sen. Fetterman urges Trump not to abandon plan for Medicare, Medicaid coverage of weight-loss drugs

Texas Pete hot sauce products recalled due to undeclared sulfites, mislabeling

texas pete buffalo sauce recall

As much as 26% of medical imaging is unnecessary — and contributing to climate change, study finds

More than 50 local researchers sign letter protesting Trump administration for 'gutting' science

Trump open letter

People who suffer from 'broken heart syndrome' are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital

broken heart syndrome

Eating more fruit and dairy products may reduce the risk of tinnitus

tinnitus diet study

Aldi shredded cheese recalled due to potential metal contamination

Raw cat food boxes sold in Pennsylvania recalled due to possible bird flu contamination

Cat Food Recall

Toddler stools sold on Amazon recalled because they can collapse, causing injuries

toddler stool amazon recall

Mütter Museum to display work of Philly photographer who followed local nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

covid-19 mutter museum kyle cassidy

Crozer Health averts immediate closure after getting last-minute cash infusion

Crozer Health closure

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. remains vulnerable to another crisis

Children's bathrobes sold on Amazon recalled due to potential burn hazard

amazon children's bathrobe recall

Crozer Health could shutter soon as owner files motion for 'expedited closure'

Crozer Health closure

After measles case reported in Philly area, CHOP doctor says there's no need to worry about vaccinated children

Measles case confirmed in Montgomery County

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

11 deaths reported in listeria outbreak linked to supplemental shakes served in long-term care facilities

fda listeria supplemental shakes

The COVID 'contrarians' are in power. We still haven't hashed out whether they were right

Infant deaths increased in states that implemented abortion bans, study finds

Infant mortality abortion

Urgent CDC data and analyses on influenza and bird flu go missing as outbreaks escalate

Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them

Ambulance Blood Transfusion

Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart recalled due to food poisoning risk

Canned Tuna REcall

Jefferson Health to upgrade its trauma centers in Philly

Jefferson Hospital Upgrades

2 million doughnuts and other pastries recalled due to potential listeria contamination

doughnut recall fda listeria

Gerber recalls baby teething sticks due to potential choking hazard

gerber teething sticks recall

Drinking carbonated water may boost weight-loss efforts, but only by small amounts

sparkling water weight loss

Red dye found in many types of candy, medicine banned by the FDA

Children's jewelry sets sold on Amazon recalled due to lead, cadmium levels

amazon jewelry recall

Outreach groups mobilize support for Philly's homeless population amid cold spell

Philly Cold Blue

Medical debt to be removed from credit reports of 15 million Americans

Medical Debt Credit

Families with children are experiencing homelessness in record numbers, HUD report shows

Philadelphia homelessness

Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination

systane eye drop recall

Removing a splinter? Treating a wart? If a doctor does it, it can be billed as surgery

Surgery Billing

AIDS Fund Philly to close after 35 years spent working to reduce HIV infections

AIDS Fund closes

Bucks County man with diabetes sues 11 major companies for marketing 'addictive,' ultra-processed foods to kids

Philly's new health commissioner brings 3 decades of city service to the job

Philly Health Commissioner

Cancer-causing chemicals used in dry cleaning and some home products banned by EPA

EPA ban PCE TCE

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Teens are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth, new research shows

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