Defining when human life begins is not a question science can answer – it's a question of politics...

Philly Voice (Health) 7/1 5:07P Sahotra Sarkar, The University o

Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, political debates about abortion rights will intensify in legislatures and courthouses around the United States. While some have claimed that biology has determined when life begins, experts...

How much health insurers pay for almost everything must now be made public

Philly Voice (Health) 7/1 4:47P Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health New

Starting Friday, July 1, health insurers and self-insured employers were required to post on websites every price they've negotiated with providers – with the exception of those paid for prescription drugs. The federally required data release...

Mothers who breastfeed children after their 1st birthday should be supported, AAP says

Philly Voice (Health) 7/1 11:06A Tracey Romero

New breastfeeding guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend medical providers support mothers who choose to breastfeed their children longer than one year. The guidelines seek to reduce stigmas about breastfeeding...

Multi-state listeria outbreak includes cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Philly Voice (Health) 7/1 11:00A Franki Rudnesky

A listeria outbreak with unknown origins has killed one person and sickened 22 others, including one person in Pennsylvania and another in New Jersey, the CDC says. Most of those infected either live in Florida, or had traveled there about a...

New Training Program By AmeriHealth Caritas And March of Dimes Tries To Fight Implicit Bias In...

CBS Philly (Health) 6/30 11:53A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) There is a crisis of pregnancy-related deaths for moms and babies that is especially bad in Philadelphia. According to the Health Department, maternal mortality in Philadelphia is a crisis for mainly Black women. Poverty gets...

Being unemployed as a young adult may lead to worse health later in life, study shows

Philly Voice (Health) 6/30 10:27A Brian A. Saunders

Being frequently unemployed in your 20s and early 30s has profound health implications, according to a study by Penn State University and University of Missouri researchers. People who spent lengthy periods without a job had worse physical and...

Physical and mental milestones to watch for in your toddler

Philly Voice (Health) 6/30 6:55A Julia Aspen, Sponsored by Indepe

For the first year of your child’s life, it can feel like there’s a new leap forward every day. As they become a toddler (between 1 and 3 years old), growth begins to slow, but there are still significant milestones intellectually, emotionally,...

Kratom use has become more common despite warnings that it's addictive

Philly Voice (Health) 6/30 5:08A Noah Zucker

Kratom has been touted as a treatment to opioid withdrawal symptoms, but many people use it to get high. Six U.S. states have banned the sale, possession and use of the drug, and federal agencies have warned that it has addictive properties. The...

Amazon, Rite Aid Cap Purchase Of Emergency Contraceptives

CBS Philly (Health) 6/29 12:45P Health – CBS Philly

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade . Amazon s limit, which temporarily caps...

Pennsylvania Governor Candidate Josh Shapiro Vows To Protect Abortion Access If Elected

CBS Philly (Health) 6/29 12:04P Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) At Philadelphia City Hall, the Democratic nominee for governor vowed to preserve abortion access in Pennsylvania if he is elected in November. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro was joined by doctors who said...

First-Of-Its-Kind Program At Crozer-Chester Medical Center Encouraging Minority Students To Pursue...

CBS Philly (Health) 6/29 11:50A Health – CBS Philly

UPLAND, Pa. (CBS) It s a new way to get minority students interested in careers in science and technology. It s happening now with a first-of-its-kind program at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. It s about changing stereotypes and expanding...

A good night's sleep can be more elusive in the summer – but there are ways to get better shut-eye

Philly Voice (Health) 6/29 9:51A Tracey Romero

Many people struggle to sleep during the summer, when sunlight lasts longer and temperatures are hot. But there are ways to overcome summer insomnia. Sleep experts recommend establishing a consistent bedtime routine, taking a warm shower, setting...

WATCH LIVE: AG Josh Shapiro To Join Pennsylvania Doctors To Highlight Importance Of Defending...

CBS Philly (Health) 6/29 7:32A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Attorney General Josh Shapiro will join Pennsylvania doctors to highlight the importance of defending abortion access in the Commonwealth. The press conference will be held at 2 p.m. and streamed on CBS News Philly. What : Josh...

Summer skin care requires more than just sunscreen, dermatologists say

Philly Voice (Health) 6/29 5:57A Tracey Romero

To protect your skin from the summer sun, dermatologists offer several tips: Use sunscreen and reapply it often, stick to the shade, use non-comedogenic products, don't stop moisturizing, wash your face diligently, summerize makeup and avoid...

Violence Against Health Care Workers In New Jersey Hospitals Rose Over Last 3 Years: Survey

CBS Philly (Health) 6/28 11:11A Health – CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) There s been an increase in violence against nurses and health care workers in New Jersey hospitals over the past three years, according to a new survey. The pandemic and staffing shortages have created all kinds of problems in...