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Following a slow start to the season, the spread of respiratory viruses is increasing in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

The winter holiday season is a time for family and festivities. So be sure to make the most of it by playing it safe, whether you are preparing a holiday feast, decorating your home, or traveling to see friends and family.

Pennsylvania hospitals are leading the way to address gun violence through new programs that make their communities safer.

A new report from March of Dimes indicates that preterm births in Pennsylvania—while lower than the national average—remain high, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups.

Stay healthy this Thanksgiving season, whether it’s preparing and cooking your meal or traveling to your destination.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a new nationwide campaign to raise public awareness of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

There were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles during 2023, a 20 percent increase from the prior year.

State health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season.

Older adults and immunocompromised people are now eligible for an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Whooping cough has made a return to pre-pandemic levels, with more than five times as many cases reported this year compared to last year, according to the CDC.