3 PA Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News

Pennsylvania has some of the highest ranking children's hospitals in the country.

Crisis Calls And Cow Stress Balls: A Look At Suicide Prevention In Pennsylvania

Just under 2,000 Pennsylvanians die by suicide each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health Experts, Lawmakers Push For Pa. Kratom Regulation; Proponents Warn They'll Fight A Ban

The substance has become a growing source of concern for addiction specialists, ER doctors, and public health professionals.

Latest On PA Cyclospora Outbreak As 240+ Cases Reported

Here's what health officials want you to know about the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. Is it now safe to eat lettuce? We have the scoop here:

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In PA

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive at pharmacies, doctors’ offices and clinics in the Commonwealth later this month.

A Summer Of Recalls Exposes Holes In The Nation's Food Safety Net

The recalls have focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding and staff at several public health agencies.

PA Fall Allergy Forecast: High Grass Pollen Levels Expected

Pennsylvania residents with seasonal allergies may want to keep the tissues handy as fall approaches.

$3 Million In Free Period Products To Be Sent To PA Schools

Calling it a "silent barrier to education," officials aim to make the products freely available to 650,000 girls statewide.

Potentially Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads In PA: What To Know

The emergent fungus can cause severe illness.

New Developments In Cyclospora, Salmonella Outbreaks: What To Know In PA

Some restaurants are changing where they source certain products, and eliminating others altogether.

The Best Hospitals In PA, As Ranked By U.S. News

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is the top hospital in the state. See others that made the list.

Nearly 12M Bottles Of Popular Eye Drops Recalled: What To Know In PA

The recalled product could have harmful microorganisms.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Growing: How To Order Fast Food Safely In PA

Parasite cases have had ripple effects on grocery shoppers and fast food diners alike.

CDC Declares Parasite Outbreak In PA As Cases Grow

The outbreak now covers nine states.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surges To Over 4,173 Confirmed Cases In Pa. And 40 Other States

The CDC says 31 to 80 cases have been reported in the commonwealth.

Parasite Cases 'Expected To Increase' In PA As Outbreak Source Investigated

Officials still can't say for sure the origin of the parasite outbreak as the investigation continues.

Product Recall In PA Parasite Outbreak Was False Positive, FDA Says

The FDA cited "complexity in the detection of cyclospora." Recall of the iceberg lettuce remains in effect.

Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting PA

The FDA has connected cyclosporiasis to Taco Bell chains in some states as investigations continue.

Parasite Outbreak Impacting PA May Be Linked To Fast Food Chain

Officials are searching for causes for cyclosporiasis, which can lead to weeks of diarrhea.

More Teens With Cannabis Use Disorder Are Facing Treatment Delays, Study Finds

About 11% of adolescents who use cannabis or marijuana develop CUD within a year, according to the study.

Latest On Parasite Infections In PA As Patients Hospitalized Nationally

Lettuce or salad greens could be a possible source of the parasite infecting people across the country, health officials said.

Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak In PA: 7 Things To Know And What To Do

How long the cyclosporiasis season runs, what you should do, and more:

PA Parasite Outbreak: 28 Cases Now Confirmed Statewide

The spike in the watery, explosive diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis has been more severe in some areas.

Poison-Resistant House Mice Spread Across PA, Study Finds

A closer look at rodents across Pennsylvania reveals why old pest-control methods may become less reliable.

These Fruits, Vegetables May Be Linked To PA's Growing Parasite Outbreak

Cases involving the foodborne parasite continue to grow.

Parasite Outbreak Sickens People In 17 States, Including PA

The true number of illnesses is likely higher than the reported count, the CDC said.

Baby Formula Recalled As Botulism Sickens PA Child

A brand of baby formula has been taken off the shelves in stores in Pennsylvania and around the country after three botulism cases.

Flesh-Eating Fly Returns To U.S.: What To Know In PA

U.S. cases of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from the country, have been confirmed. Here's what to know in PA:

These PA Hospitals Earn Top Marks From Patients

Pennsylvania has a swath of some of nation's best regarded healthcare centers. The latest data:

U.S. Health Officials Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know In PA

Health officials in three states are tracking passengers who left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus. Here's what to know:

51 PA Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grades In New Hospital Safety Ranking

How safe is your hospital? See how PA's top hospitals stack up in the latest grades:

Fruit Sold In PA Recalled Over Salmonella Concern

The recall affects fruit sold in four states, including Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Severe Stomach Virus On The Rise In PA: What To Know

Rates of the virus have been steadily increasing since January, the CDC said.

ER Visits For Tick Bites Spiking In PA: What To Know

Tick populations and related diseases have been steadily increasing.

Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug On The Rise: What To Know In PA

Labeled a "public health threat" by the CDC, the bug can cause diarrhea, fever, and more.

Packaged Garlic In PA Could Cause Botulism, FDA Warns

The garlic sold in Pennsylvania stores may contain bacteria causing life threatening illness or death, the FDA says.

Trader Joe's Recalls 10M More Pounds Of Products From PA Stores

Nearly 47 million pounds of food are affected by the ongoing recall of products sold at stores in Pennsylvania and dozens of other states.

21 PA Hospitals Ranked In Top 10 Percent For Patient Safety

Pennsylvania is home to some of the safest hospitals in America, according to a new study.

CDC Issues New Warning Over Fatal Disease’s Spread: What To Know In PA

Vaccine skepticism has contributed to the global resurgence of the disease, the CDC says.

2026 Allergy Season Forecast: When Pollen Levels Will Be Bad In PA

Tree, grass, and weed pollen can all wreak havoc on individuals with allergies.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.