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Snowstorms bring more than just flurries. Even relatively minor ones pose health risks since the cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, and shoveling snow can trigger heart attacks. …

In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising "free" cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes …

Changes to Pennsylvania's Medicaid program this year include added coverage of biomarker testing for cancers and reimbursements for doulas, a move aimed at expanding access to their services. As of …

The U.S. surgeon general wants labels on alcohol to include a new warning about the link between drinking and the increased risk of certain forms of cancer. Cans and bottles …

Diagnosing precisely what type of asthma a child has and fine-tuning the treatment for it involves an invasive procedure under general anesthesia. For children with mild asthma, it's just not …

With the dawning of a new year, many people resolve to lose weight – and try a new diet. Approximately 45 million Americans start a new diet every year. A …

At Tuesday's rally in North Philly, Gov. Josh Shapiro gave no indication he was stung by this morning's announcement that Kamala Harris had picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her …

One of former President Donald Trump's most outspoken and controversial supporters in Congress is slated to headline a pair of Pennsylvania GOP events in the coming weeks. U.S. Rep. Marjorie …

The Democratic National Convention, which starts Monday evening in Chicago, won't feature a prominent Pennsylvanian. Sen. John Fetterman said he's skipping the event, where Kamala Harris will be formally recognized …

A Republican Party leader from Montgomery County says someone reported a fake emergency at his home in Upper Merion Township last weekend after he publicly supported Kamala Harris, the Democratic …