Health in Pennsylvania
5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court
It's the first abortion-related case the court has taken since a majority of the current justices struck down the constitutional right to abortion in 2022.
Sometimes, no treatment for a fever can be the best medicine for kids
The antidote to fear-based reactions — and having confidence that fever is not, in itself, an enemy — is education.
Pig kidney transplanted into living person, doctors say; patient recovering well
Massachusetts General Hospital said Thursday it’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person. Previously pig kidneys have been temporarily transplanted into brain-dead donors. The hospital announced the transplant Thursday and said the patient is recovering well.
Allergy season arrived early in US. Here’s how to keep pollen from ruining your spring
Allergy season is here, both earlier and stronger than expected. Here's what you need to know.
Racism investigation yields sweeping changes at Pa. health system
The investigation started after a former medical resident, the only Black person in his class, described being mistreated during his four-year residency.
Health care cyberattack continues to affect claims, prescriptions nationwide
UnitedHealth says it's testing the last major system it must restore from last month’s massive cyberattack.
Beloved fitness icon reveals cancer removal: ‘You can’t cry during this’
Richard Simmons took to Facebook this week to share his bout with skin cancer.
Crisis pregnancy centers network bucks up against abortion-rights movement in Pa.
The centers, which espouse a clear anti-abortion stance, have come under scrutiny by reproductive rights advocates who say they steer women away from hard decisions.
UPMC and Highmark health systems report operating losses in western Pa.
At one hospital group, the loss was attributed to inflation and labor costs caused by the national shortage of nurses.
Pa. isn’t a great state for happiness or mental health, report says
A study has laid out which states are the best for both mental health and overall happiness.
Highmark touts financial health, says U.S. workforce grew even after outsourcing
Following recent layoffs, employees complained about foreign outsourcing.
Pharmacy chain to close 2 distribution centers, lay off 600+ employees
The layoffs are expected to take place in May.