A person with measles passed through PHL on July 4, officials say, exposing Terminals A–C; unvaccinated travelers should watch for symptoms through July 25.

Leonard Abramson, the philanthropist behind Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, died July 4 at 93. His gifts and the center that bears his name reshaped cancer research in Philadelphia.

The Blood Bank of Delmarva declared a blood emergency as inventories fall below critical levels; O‑positive and O‑negative donors are urgently needed.

A Pittsburgh verdict has thrust the unregulated delta‑8 THC market into the spotlight as health officials warn of contaminants and adverse reactions.

A Rutgers analysis in Criminology suggests GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs may weaken the link between impulsivity, alcohol and violent acts. Authors say the finding is associative and needs longer, experimental study.

A Penn Medicine analysis found overweight women on GLP‑1 drugs had roughly 30% fewer breast‑cancer diagnoses; researchers are planning a large randomized trial.

A limited number of SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites were recalled after undeclared peanuts were found in individual wrappers. No illnesses were reported as of the notice.

Tower Health posted a $3.6M nine‑month loss but a $12.4M quarterly profit; rising supply and interest costs leave local hospitals on edge.

Philadelphia health officials say patients who visited Smiles at Rittenhouse Square between April 2025 and May 2026 should be tested for HIV and hepatitis; a hotline is available.

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children will eliminate about 30 positions and close its pediatric kidney transplant program amid low volume and looming Medicaid funding changes.

A Penn mouse study found that stop‑start use of semaglutide produced fat‑dominant weight rebound and blunted later weight‑loss responses. Researchers say consistency may matter.

A new investigative series finds women at SCI Muncy are developing cancer and chronic disease years early, driving infirmary visits up and raising hard policy questions. The trend — called “accelerated aging” by doctors — is straining prison medical care and state budgets.

A bat found in a Haddonfield attic tested positive for rabies; three household cats were exposed and will be observed under county orders.