Health & Fitness

Sleep medications help many adults get a full night's sleep, but new research suggests they potentially may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Zolpidem, the sedative in Ambien and other …

Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train …

Mounting scientific evidence suggests as little as 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day can increase the likelihood of several cancers. This prompted U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to release a …

Fewer Americans are dying from cancer, but more cases are being diagnosed in women, the American Cancer Society's latest report says. An estimated 2.04 million cancer cases and 618,120 cancer …

At Independence Blue Cross (IBX), we’ve made a powerful commitment to advancing health equity in the communities we serve. That starts with acknowledging health inequities wherever they exist. In our …

After dedicating 11 years to teaching, my life took a beautiful turn with the arrival of my daughter. Inspired by the joys and challenges of parenthood, I organically started my …

Much has been studied and written about the health benefits of a few cups of Joe a day, including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and certain types of …

A type of red dye used in many foods and medicines has been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, because studies suggest it may cause cancer in rats. …

Philly's severe maternal morbidity rate, which measures unexpected complications that arise during deliver and lead to health problems for mothers and babies, 'increased dramatically' between 2016 and 2022, a new …

Pancreatic cancer is a very challenging disease. It’s tough to catch early, spreads rapidly, and doesn’t respond easily to treatment. This year, pancreatic cancer is expected to be the 12th …