The United States death rate in 2024 was the lowest it has been since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a new CDC report. Heart disease and cancer were the …

Couples are likely to share diagnoses for a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, substance use disorder and autism, a new study shows.

An estimated 44% of people ages 15 and older with type 2 diabetes worldwide don't realize they have the disease, a study in The Lancet shows. Diagnosis is key to …

Work can be demanding, but it doesn’t have to be draining. Whether you're at the office or working from home, building in small habits throughout the day can help protect …

As much as Philly loves the start of football season, fall also signals the return of something far less exciting: cold and flu season. It usually begins in October and …

Good parenting can help protect kids from racism's harmful effects, but what works in person might not work online. Talking over teens' experiences with online racism helps protect them without …

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed doctors are paid to vaccinate, not evaluate. But pediatric practices make little profit — and sometimes lose money — on vaccines.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy must be used indefinitely to maintain weight loss, research shows. But with list prices of $1,000 a month, public and private payers are struggling …

The number of protein bars in the grocery store can be overwhelming. To help find the right one for you, here are some suggestions from a local nutritionist.

Anticipatory anxiety about the coming work week, known as the Sunday scaries, is common. But there are ways to combat this form of anxiety and depression, including meditation and relaxation …