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

Philly Voice (Health) 3/10 4:30A Michaela Althouse

A last-minute deal was reached Sunday to keep Crozer Health opened in the short-term after six hours of negotiations on Sunday. The health network was supposed to close by the end of the week.

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

Philly Voice (Health) 3/9 6:46A Franki Rudnesky

About 5,100 Lolanta brand children's bathrobes sold on Amazon have been recalled due to possible burn hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The robes, which were green and dinosaur-themed, violate federal flammability...

Soon-to-open hospital, Temple Women & Families, will transform NICU care in Philadelphia

Philly Voice (Health) 3/3 6:31A Peter Key, sponsored by Temple H

Around 9 to 13 percent of newborns in the U.S. require care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), with many born prematurely before 37 weeks.

Measles case confirmed in Montgomery County

Philly Voice (Health) 3/2 11:07A Franki Rudnesky

A measles case has been confirmed in Montgomery County in an unvaccinated child, authorities said. The case is being investigated by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health. Disease investigators are...

A guide to beating cabin fever

Philly Voice (Health) 2/27 5:30A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

If spending most of your time indoors during the winter has you feeling restless, irritable, or just "off," you might be experiencing cabin fever.

Ahead of her Philly show, Kathy Griffin opens up about her battles with cancer, addiction and PTSD

Philly Voice (Health) 2/27 4:20A Courtenay Harris Bond

Kathy Griffin has was ostracized, investigated, and lost friends and work after posting a satirical photo of herself with a Donald Trump mask in 2017. She since has beaten lung cancer, been diagnosed with PTSD and gone into recovery for...

Limiting internet use on smartphones can help boost mental health, attention spans

Philly Voice (Health) 2/24 8:50A Michaela Althouse

Blocking internet access on smartphones leads to improvements in mental health, well-being and attention spans, according to a new study of 467 adults. Researchers say the restrictions encourage people to focus on healthier activities, like...

In Kensington, integrated medical care can have a 'huge' impact on HIV transmission

Philly Voice (Health) 2/20 3:57A Courtenay Harris Bond

The Sana Clinic in Kensington integrates HIV treatment and other medical services, offering low-barrier access to people who are homeless and those who use drugs. It has more than 30 patients receiving antiretroviral shots – and all of them now...

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

Philly Voice (Health) 2/12 9:57A Courtenay Harris Bond

Trader Joe's, Van Camp's and Genova canned tuna products have been voluntarily recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods because they may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that can cause botulism. Some of these products were sold at...

Fibromyalgia leaves people with widespread muscle pain – but its cause remains unknown

Philly Voice (Health) 2/12 9:20A Courtenay Harris Bond

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue and other chronic, debilitating symptoms. No blood test exists to help diagnose fibromyalgia. Treatment may include a combination of painkillers, cognitive behavioral therapy, gentle message,...

Integrative health: A whole-person approach to care

Philly Voice (Health) 2/12 7:13A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

Conventional medicine often focuses on diseases and symptoms, which can make people feel like they’re defined by their health problems. Integrative health is different.

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

Philly Voice (Health) 2/9 5:44A Franki Rudnesky

Approximately two million pastries manufactured by FGF Brands have been recalled by the FDA due to possible listeria contamination. The recall impacts 60 products, including doughnuts, cinnamon sticks, French crullers and fritters, according to...

Giving birth to twins increases heart disease risk during postpartum period, study warns

Philly Voice (Health) 2/4 9:32A Courtenay Harris Bond

Mothers of twins are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital for heart disease in the first year after giving birth compared to mothers of singletons, new research shows. Cardiovascular disease is one of the primary causes of maternal...

Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − here's how to tell valid health info from...

Philly Voice (Health) 1/31 4:51A Aimee Pugh Bernard, University o

Misinformation is rampant in the realm of health and nutrition. Here's how to tell the difference between valid health information and pseudoscience, according to a professor who specializes in medical education and science communication.

Led by RFK Jr., conservatives embrace raw milk. Regulators say it's dangerous

Philly Voice (Health) 1/29 10:20A Stephanie Armour, KFF Health New

Federal regulators have long warned that raw milk can contain bird flu virus and other pathogens linked to kidney disease, miscarriages, and death. But under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the FDA may loosen regulations and allow raw milk farms to attain...