Health

Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.

PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.

Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.

We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.

Plans to open an independent birth center come on the heels of the Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center closure in Bryn Mawr.

As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.

Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.

"Fashion can't just be about designing pretty clothes," said the program director.

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases, down from 18 a year ago.

News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?