Health & Wellness News

A Bucks County woman is one of the top 10 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth for 2023. She is the founder of the Twilight Wish Foundation, a nonprofit that grants wishes to seniors, including those in the Lehigh Valley.

WLVR's Megan Frank talks with reporters Tom Shortell and Brittany Sweeney.

The latest COVID booster was approved for people 6 months and older this week. A local doctor says not everyone should get it.

The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is working to combat mental health problems made worse by the pandemic. It’s launching the “UNITED for Mental Health” campaign.

Hellertown's planning commission pushed a plan for a new LVHN micro-hospital at the old Champion spark plug facility Tuesday night, with the potential for construction to begin later this year.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released its report of the most challenging places to live with asthma. The release coincides with peak asthma season in September.

The "Margaritaville" singer died from Merkel cell carcinoma, according to his sister. Now, a Lehigh Valley doctor explains signs, symptoms and preventative measures.

WLVR's Christine Dempsey talks with reporters Olivia Marble and Julian Abraham.

Parents accused of medical child abuse, formerly known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, criticized the doctor they say is behind the false claims against them, and asked Northampton County to intervene.

A suicide prevention bench was dedicated to Moravian University. Students lined up to participate in the unveiling.

The illicit drugs circulating locally are causing a public health emergency, according to a local doctor. A doctor from Lehigh Valley Health Network is part of of a 5-year study that determines what is in the drug supply in the area.

The Bethlehem Running Festival has added a half-marathon relay to its inaugural event on Oct. 21-22.

It’s a place people can go for help with emotional situations such as grief and depression.

It's the first case in Pa. found in backyard birds that are not commercially sold, state officials said.

The team is asking for $1.5 million for stadium upgrades - one of several American Rescue Plan requests.

Staff will address health outcomes in children and adolescents.

“I believe we have overstepped our bounds as a council,” Daryl Hendricks said.

Tracking 10 miles makes you eligible for the ticket drawing for next year's headliner shows.

Polio can be life-threatening and cause paralysis.

Clients, community members invited to participate in creating KidsPeace building mural.

Hand sanitizing stations and rapid tests will be available on the festival grounds.

Backyard chicken ownership in Bethlehem will be capped to just 40 permits.

Using Paxlovid could lengthen the time you isolate due to COVID-19.

Activists are grateful to Gov. Tom Wolf for launching a suit that opposes proposed amendments to the state constitution.