‘Forever chemicals’ are in nearly all waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, report shows
A class of synthetic substances known as “forever chemicals” have been detected throughout Philadelphia’s waterways, including the Delaware…
Pennsylvania sues pharma companies for allegedly colluding to manipulate insulin prices
More than a dozen pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers artificially boosted insulin prices at the expense of…
Pennsylvania House panel advances bill to regulate kratom
A panel of Pennsylvania House members advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow the sale of some kratom…
Pa. GOP lawmakers explore increased public health reporting for tick-borne diseases
While Pennsylvania has long been among the states most affected by Lyme disease, the incidence of other tick-borne…
CDC leaves Pennsylvania measles-associated deaths off national count
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pointedly omitted two measles-associated deaths in Lancaster County from national…
Measles Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania Spark Fight Among Politicians and Health Officials
NEW YORK (AP) — The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public…
Two measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania have died from measles as a large outbreak continues to spread in the…
Where to donate blood in Philadelphia this summer
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for just the second time in its nearly…
Number of homeless people in Philly drops in annual point-in-time count
Philadelphia’s homeless population is getting smaller, the city’s latest point-in-time count reveals. Volunteers tallied 5,163 people living in…
Rittenhouse dentist which closed due to unsanitary practices will reopen
A Rittenhouse Square dental office that closed due to unsanitary practices plans to reopen after a two-month investigation. …
Pennsylvania one of nine states listed in Cyclosporiasis outbreak
Pennsylvania has been added to the list of states in an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intense intestinal illness. …
As tick season gets longer, Pa. and other states scramble to try to keep up
The tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the dog or pulling…