Abortion Supreme Court

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone

The abortion drug remains available via telehealth — at least for now

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

1 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the last year, report shows

LGBTQ+ Suicide Rate

Ted Turner, who died at 87, lived with Lewy body dementia for years. Here's what to know about the condition

Ted Turner Dementia

Reducing nurses' patient loads would save lives and reduce hospital costs, Penn study finds

Nurses Safe Staffing

What is hantavirus, the deadly illness that has stricken a cruise ship?

Hantavirus Cruise Ship

An AI chatbot posed as a licensed mental health provider, and Pennsylvania is suing the company behind it

Shapiro Lawsuit CharacterAI

IBX Nurse Award

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

ALS Digital Twins

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

PCOS New Name

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

Marty Makary FDA

Embattled FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after dispute over flavored vapes

Health Influencers Pew

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

LGBTQ+ Suicide Rate

1 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the last year, report shows

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