Health

Vaccination exemptions for kindergartners reached a record high last school year, with about 127,000 students lacking at least one of the required shots, according to new data released by the …

The noise pollution people living near an airports are subjected to puts them at risk for serious health conditions — and they may not even know it, research shows. "In …

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a pressing issue: The U.S. health care system is increasingly dependent on immigrant physicians, but it's becoming harder for aspiring ones to work and settle in …

People who only squeeze in exercise on the weekends reap the same health benefits as those who spread their workouts more evenly through the week, new research suggests. So-called "weekend …

Breast cancer diagnoses are still rising in women under 50, but death rates have dropped by 44% since 1989, a new report shows. An estimated 519,000 deaths were averted in …

It is well-established science that plant-based diets have health benefits. Research published last year by the American Medical Association showed that people who followed diets built around whole grains, fruits, …

When pediatrician Eric Ball opened a refrigerator full of childhood vaccines, all the expected shots were there — DTaP, polio, pneumococcal vaccine — except one. "This is where we usually …

To address the nationwide shortage of medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the Drug Enforcement Administration is allowing an increase in the production of Vyvanse and its generic forms. Vyvanse is a …

Rates of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health issues have been increasing in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties in recent years, mirroring nationwide trends. About 22% of Philadelphia residents reported having …

Heart disease, specifically coronary disease, is a common health issue affecting around 18 million American adults. The coronary arteries play a vital role in supplying the heart muscle with essential …