Heart disease is expected to spike over the next 25 years among younger women, according to a warning from the American Heart Association.
Yet the achievements of a group of local Black women in the nursing field don't get nearly the same amount of attention.
To understand their mission, look no further than their powerful and to-the-point moniker, Black Men Heal.
Wednesday's air will be unhealthy for some groups, including children, the elderly, and people with respiratory illnesses, officials said.
"Salt in the waterways has been doubling about every 20 years," John Jackson, a senior scientist at Stroud Water Research Center.
One-year-old Rome is the baby his parents never thought they would have. His mom, Stephanie Collado, was born without a uterus.
"I went to be at 8 p.m. It was so cold in my apartment, I couldn't even walk on the floors," longtime resident Bernice Sanford said.
Reese Miller is one of Karli Miller's triplets, born prematurely in December at Penn Medicine, all within the same minute, the mother said.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health said the possible exposure time was in the evening and nighttime on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Pennsylvania can become the next state to enact water quality management reforms to prevent spread of Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease
His mother, Jamie Vazquez-Viana, was moved to tears after being surprised with a brand-new car donated by David Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.
The gene therapy requires a single infusion. It doesn't cure hemophilia, but it makes it a whole lot safer and easier.
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital is making biopsies better and easier for patients with lung disease.
"Very overwhelming, and it was devastating because all I wanted to do was go to school," former patient Zipporah Washington, 34, said.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health said travelers at the airport Sunday may have been exposed to measles.
Dr. Katsuhide Maeda said the dramatic intervention was the only way to save his life. "We take out his entire heart," Maeda said.
Artist James Burns created the mural called "Embracing the Light" to promote community wellness, particularly in the realm of mental health.
"After my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I learned the disease affects 1 out of 8 men," Smith says in one of the videos.
There's always something fun to do at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, whether it's playing air hockey or building things.
Weaving, creating art – this is what Linda Ruggiero does when she's not working as a nurse at Penn Medicine.
Leaders from PPD and the school district will hold a press conference about the program on Monday at 10 a.m.
"These cares are not just numbers in a budget," Lynne Alston, breast cancer survivor, said. "A clinical trial gave me a future."
The new hospital is located at the former Cancer Treatment Centers of America location at 1331 East Wyoming Ave.
It's the second electrical fire at the complex in the last five weeks.
She's been around the world, from London to Asia, being treated, and finally ended up in Philadelphia at CHOP.
It felt good for me to use my voice and a microphone to get it done," Walter said. "I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart."
"It's just hot outside," Southwest Philadelphia resident Irwin Caldwell said, as he rested beneath one of the few trees on his block.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection again declared Tuesday a code orange air quality day. See what that means here.
3-year-old Kaliph Eubanks is full of happy energy, playing at the park in Philadelphia's Germantown section. He has sickle-cell anemia.
Friendships are built on these rides. For many, it's a chance to see the city in a new light and reclaim peace.
Cooling centers will operate with special hours through Wednesday. Locations and hours may change if the heat emergency is extended.
"HIV is still an easy virus to spread. It's still an easy virus to contract, and it can go unnoticed for years," Kareem Mims said.
"It's an incredible community of people who have gone through a version of what I've been through," said cancer survivor Catherine Hagele.
Young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems are vulnerable and should limit outdoor activities Thursday.
With summer break starting Friday, city leaders are encouraging youth to spend their time at one of six centers across Philadelphia.
The Lurie Autism Institute will drive discoveries with transformative impact for those living with autism spectrum disorder.
"I'm thinking of getting out because of all the diseases mice have," Michael D'Emilio said.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection declared Wednesday an Air Quality Action Day in the Philadelphia region.
Tara Lerman and Derick Valencik have Tourette syndrome, a tic disorder that causes involuntary movements or sounds.
"He can hear me. He can see me," mother Jamie Vazquez Viana said. "He can tell you if he's in pain."
At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.