Mental Health Pediatricians

A rapid increase

Pediatric visits for mental health concerns are increasingly more common, study shows

Patients of Rittenhouse dental clinic advised to be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C

Rittenhouse Dentist Suspension

Jefferson Methodist Hospital closed indefinitely after power outage forces evacuation

Methodist Hospital evacuation

Better fitness leads to a longer life with fewer chronic conditions, study finds

Healthy aging study

American doctor being treated for Ebola works for missionary organization based in Philly suburbs

ebola congo outbreak

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion drug via telehealth – at least for now

Abortion Supreme Court

The health benefits of relationships are significant — as new cancer research reiterates

Marriage Cancer Rates

CDC boosts staff monitoring hantavirus but says public health risk remains low

Hantavirus Update CDC

Philly's health department views World Cup risks through 'prevention lens' to protect public

World Cup Health

How the use of 'digital twins' may transform the way ALS is treated

ALS Digital Twins

Medical experts rename polycystic ovarian syndrome, saying its effects are not just gynecological

PCOS New Name

Embattled FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after dispute over flavored vapes

Marty Makary FDA

Children's Health

Recess is critical to academic and social success, pediatricians say — but many schools have cut it

AAP Recess Guidelines

Half of American adults get health info from social media influencers — yet few trust them

Health Influencers Pew

Health Insurance

These teachers are being recognized by the Phillies, IBX for their extraordinary dedication

Phillies IBX Honor Roll

Marriage Cancer Rates

The health benefits of relationships are significant — as new cancer research reiterates

Healthy aging study

Better fitness leads to a longer life with fewer chronic conditions, study finds

Abortion Supreme Court

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion drug via telehealth – at least for now

IBX Nurse Award

Know a nurse that exceeds expectations? IBX seeks nominations for its Sunshine Award

World Cup Health

Philly's health department views World Cup risks through 'prevention lens' to protect public

Hantavirus Update CDC

CDC boosts staff monitoring hantavirus but says public health risk remains low

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