Health officials are warning that a person infected with measles traveled through Philadelphia last week, potentially exposing people who passed through several transit hubs last Wednesday to the highly contagious virus. Officials believe there’s no threat to the general public, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Palak Raval-Nelson said in a statement on Monday. People who were in the following locations at the following times last Wednesday should check their vaccination stat

There isn’t much research to support the notion of being able to heal thyroid-related conditions through lifestyle changes alone. ”There is no strong evidence to support a certain supplement or diet pattern that increases the chance of remission,” Dr. Thankgudu says of lifestyle interventions for improving thyroid health. “Sometimes hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are due to transient issues like medications, illness, pregnancy, so they can resolve on their own without med

Dear Patient, We are writing to inform you that Dr. Marshall Gardner has retired and is no longer practicing at our office as of December 31st, 2025. We sincerely thank Dr. Gardner for the many years of dedicated care provided to our patients and the Quality Community Health Care, Inc. community. Our office remains committed to supporting your healthcare needs. If you would like assistance in transferring your care to another provider within our practice or obtaining a copy o

Dementia’s most-known symptoms are memory loss and confusion. If an older adult starts placing their house keys in a strange place or getting lost on their way home from church, a relative or friend will likely spot the red flags. But a lesser-known sign that someone is experiencing cognitive changes is an apparent loss of empathy. Caregivers are often the ones who observe — and are most affected by — these shifts in behavior, said Lauren Fisher, a doctoral candidate at the U

This year's winter surge of influenza and COVID-19 has yet to arrive for most of the country, data published this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, with trends so far a fraction of what they were at this time last year.  "COVID-19 activity remains low and is stable in most areas. Seasonal influenza activity is increasing slightly among children but remains low nationally," the CDC said this week, in its weekly report on data about the two viruse