Federal health officials are alerting doctors to the recall of an injectable antibiotic made by B. Braun Medical, due to floating particles found in vials of the drug.
BOSTON - October 14, 2013 - New research suggests that high levels of BPA, a chemical in many plastics and canned food linings, might raise the risk of miscarriage in women prone to that problem or having trouble getting pregnant.
October 9, 2013 - Nearly 300 people in 18 states have become sick by the salmonella outbreak. There are no known cases are in our area, but government investigators don't know the full scope of the outbreak, and they're not working at full capacity.
October 9, 2013 - Depression affects millions of Americans. Many are never diagnosed and never treated. But October 10 is "National Depression Screening Day" and Philadelphia is stepping up its effort to participate.
CAMDEN, N.J. - October 7, 2013 - MD Anderson brings cutting edge cancer treatment, research and important clinical trials to our area that not only help local patients, but patients worldwide.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - October 3, 2013 - Philadelphia-based health insurer Independence Blue Cross said Thursday it began enrolling people into its health insurance plans through the federal government's online portal, a breakthrough after two days of widespread system glitches.
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