Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often thought of as a condition that only affects longtime smokers. In reality, the disease reaches far beyond that group. Women are disproportionately …

Across generations, men's mental health continues to get an increasing amount of attention, good and bad. Public figures in sports and politics have gone public with their mental health challenges …

Luna Evans didn't have much adult supervision or support growing up. When an uncle raped her, Evans said, she "wasn't allowed to talk to nobody about it, so I kind …

Medical educators and health professionals warn that new federal student loan caps in President Donald Trump's tax cut law could make it more expensive for many people to become doctors …

The number of steps someone takes may matter less than the pattern in which those steps are taken. Long walks offer more heart benefits than getting the same amount of …

Bright, smooth and full of flavor, this easy pea soup comes together in less than 30 minutes for a healthy, satisfying start to any meal. With simple ingredients like onion, …

If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late October about an extensive recall of thousands of bottles of atorvastatin, the …

COVID-19, influenza and other viruses significantly increase risk of heart attack and stroke in the weeks after infection, a new study shows. Vaccination is key to reducing the risk of …

Texting or emailing with a therapist might provide more relief to people with depression than waiting for an appointment on video-based platforms. That was the hypothesis researchers at the University …

ith the Eagles flying high and both the Sixers and Flyers back in action, plus the Union making a run in the MLS Cup Playoffs, it’s a great time to …