Death

Advance Directive End Life

End-of-life planning can be hampered by misconceptions − but the process is easier than you might think

Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism

Medical Assisted Death

Temple University student charged in death of another student, authorities say

temple university student death

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

Holidays Grief Loss

Grieving the death of a loved one is hard, and many men struggle to realize how it affects their lives

Sad Man Grief

Philadelphia man sentenced to 25 years for Maple Shade motel murder

Mape Shade killing

Podcaster Gillie Da Kid opens up about the grief he felt while preparing his son's body for burial

Gillie Da Kid pivot podcast

Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young

Man dies after drowning in Devil's Pool in Wissahickon Valley Park

Drowning Devil's Pool

Man charged with murder after South Jersey mom's body found on side of highway in Bayonne

.Arrest dead mom

Camden County woman found dead near Jersey City after being reported missing on Mother's Day, police say

Norelis Mendoza Found Dead

Woman's dead body found at site of Southwest Philly house fire

Dead body southwest

Vehicle found on Cape May beach linked to investigation of Montgomery County boy's death

cape may vehicle horsham investigation

New York man convicted for role in 2014 kidnapping of two men found dead in Schuylkill River

Kidnapping charges for New York man in Philly

Bucks County man identified days after drowning in Neshaminy Creek

Neshaminy Creek drowning

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock fatally shot during robbery at Los Angeles restaurant

What happens when you die? Life may literally flash before your eyes

Brain Death EEG

The pandemic changed death rituals and left grieving families without a sense of closure

Ron "Itchy" Smith, legendary Camden High basketball player, dies shortly after having number retired

11 12 2021 Itchy Smith.jpg

Children's Health

Almost 40,000 U.S. kids have lost a parent to COVID-19, a new study finds

Grieving child

More families are discussing end-of-life planning as COVID-19 cases rise

End of Life Planning

Philadelphia family sues Montco slaughterhouse after worker dies of COVID-19

meat plant worker lawsuit

Body found inside burning car at Cherry Hill auto dealership, police say

Body burning car

Philly secures refrigerated trucks to handle morgue overflow for growing number dead from coronavirus

More Americans are dying at home than in the hospital – for the first time in decades

Human bodies can shift on their own well after death, researchers find

Skeleton Study

Hepatitis A outbreak at New Jersey golf club leaves 1 dead, 27 infected

hepatits a outbreak new jersey

First U.S. death caused by vaping confirmed in Illinois

vaping death lungs

New Jersey cemetery caretaker arrested for allegedly disposing of garbage, debris in graves

crime tape stock

Climbing death rates in young and middle-aged Americans tied to drug use, heart disease

young middle aged mortality

Health Insurance

Startling number of U.S. hospices have serious flaws in care, Inspector General finds

hospice deficiencies report

Man's death from caffeine supplement serves as reminder of the dangers

Lachlan Foote Caffeine Overdose 07082019

Fisherman finds part of leg with sneaker still on in Delaware River

Carroll - The Delaware River`

Heartburn medications can cause more harm than good, large study finds

Carroll - Pills Medication Prescription Drugs Stock

Adults who skip breakfast have increased risk of cardiovascular-related death, study finds

skipping breakfast death

These are the people most frequently overdosing on fentanyl

fentanyl overdose deaths

Delaware mother raises awareness of opioid epidemic by releasing photo of her dead son

Stock_Carroll - Heroin packed for street sale

Americans more likely to die of overdose than car crash, new report finds

Opioids pills needles

Children's Health

First flu-related pediatric death of the season confirmed in New Jersey

flu-shot-flickr

Man dies in SEPTA Transit Police custody

Transit police

Memorial services begin Monday for George H.W. Bush

Drug overdoses and suicide driving decline in U.S. life expectancy

11292018_opioids_Flickr

Page 1 of 3 next

Technology Cognitive Decline

Technology use may help ward off cognitive decline — not expedite it

IBX Dementia Support

To support people with dementia, IBX teams up with brain health clinic

sleepiness health risks

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

blue ridge beef pet food recall

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

Fentanyl Powder Misinformation

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

Prostate Cancer Main Line

Prostate cancer therapy being tested at Main Line Health may 'open up the door' to new treatments...

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.

© 2025 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved