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.

The Black Doctors Consortium broke ground on an imaging center in North Philadelphia to bring mammography, CT, X‑ray and ultrasound services to underserved neighborhoods. Leaders say the project will shorten the path from screening to care.

Tens of thousands have cancelled Pennie plans this spring as premiums surged, with Philadelphia seeing some of the steepest increases.

Jefferson Health says it wants to cover GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs for employees but can’t absorb the bill after large insurance losses tied to prescriptions. Leaders are tightening coverage as manufacturers adjust prices.

Blood tests, antibody drugs and new prevention guidance are nudging dementia care in a new direction, Penn Memory Center experts told WHYY. The changes raise new questions about access, monitoring and caregiver support.

Hospitals are partnering with high schools and Bloomberg-backed programs to train students for nursing roles as staffing shortfalls squeeze care. Local programs promise credits, internships and job interviews.