One year of inspections at Nazareth Hospital: April 2025 - March 2026

Rather than just managing symptoms, the Smilow Center for Precision Therapeutics aims to treat the underlying causes of heart disease, and eventually work toward cures.

The health department says the treatment is unproven, but studies in other cities have had promising results.

Two-thirds of measles cases in Pennsylvania have been among adults, a mirror opposite of how measles has typically spread. The state has the worst outbreak in the nation.

As we wish Pope Leo well, let’s think about the patients whose diagnoses will never make the news. Practical support should be part of how we care for people with lung cancer, writes John Matthews.

A study found a link between levels of fluorine, a marker for forever chemicals in the body, and the use of some dental flosses. More states are moving to regulate the chemicals.

He treated thousands of patients, including three generations of several families, and had offices in Philadelphia and South Jersey.

Hurts will probably need to be on blood thinners for at least three months, local experts say. People on these medicines generally cannot play contact sports because the risk of bleeding is high.

A patient who suddenly was experiencing new chest pain symptoms faced a three-month wait for an appointment. A primary-care doctor was able to arrange a next-day visit.

In hard-hit Mifflin County, concern for the potentially deadly virus has yet to catch up to national alarm.

As measles rises again, parents are concerned about their babies, who have been considered too young for their first dose of vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella. Is there help available?

More than 1,200 people have been sickened this year, and the state has confirmed five deaths linked to its largest measles outbreak in 35 years.

Superficial blood clots are clumps of blood that form in veins close to the skin surface. Treatment depends on where the blood clot is located.

GetCoveredNJ's Affordable Care Act plans are raising premiums on average by nearly 20% next year, higher than in Pennsylvania and the national average. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1.

Medicare experts recommend reviewing your coverage, including preferred doctors and medication lists.

The new rule and ongoing investigations of hospitals, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Nemours Children's Health, have intensified fear, transgender rights advocates say.

Winds could gust to 40 mph Friday. Then big changes are coming.

A Health and Human Services official said the federal agency is sending a “disease detective” to Pennsylvania later this week at the state’s request.

Highmark is the second Blue Cross company Jefferson Health has taken on in recent weeks. The nonprofit also said it will stop accepting Independence Blue Cross if it can't get higher rates.

The online tool aims to increase transparency for families who might otherwise assume they cannot afford Penn. The university also announced a $20 million gift from Scott Shleifer and his wife, Elena.

The fine is reportedly on hold and can be repealed without further incidents between Sirianni and officials.

The defensive back will return to Philly on Friday night when Yale faces Penn at Franklin Field. Between old teammates and family, Kamara expects to see “1,500 to 2,000 Yale fans” in attendance.

“It’s very infectious. ... They love coming to the rink,” coach Rick Tocchet said of young players like Cole Knuble, 22, and Oliver Bonk, 21, leading the charge during Wednesday's 3-1 win in Buffalo.

It's possible that a one-day Big 5 Classic tripleheader lives on. But with the current format nearing the end of its contract, Villanova was not interested in keeping with the status quo.

LeBron James and the Sixers face the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena Thursday night.

Cord will be at the microphone Thursday night for the Sixers' home opener. There was only one guy who could announce James’ arrival. And it was the guy who almost ate with him nine years ago.