Health

Drug cocktails are causing users to have difficulty breathing and hallucinations, officials say.

About 485 registered nurses at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia are negotiating a new union contract with Tower Health.

Viet-Capacity has reached over 800 Vietnamese-speaking Philly residents with culturally tailored education around cardiovascular disease.

We talk with historians Beth Linker about the “posture panic” that led to a college photo scandal, and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about the evolution of fitness culture.

The county’s Office of Public Health will use survey results to shape priorities for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan.

Pa. Sen. Bob Casey is pushing legislation to add more competition to the baby formula market after shortages caused prices to spike.

Vikki Prettyman, who died of kidney failure last year, helped the Sussex County town of Blades overcome its “forever chemicals” water crisis.

Beth Linker's 'Slouch' delves into this history, revealing the scientific and societal implications of the perceived epidemic of bad posture in twentieth-century America.

The neurodiverse-friendly space in Center City features sensory bags, custom-made chairs, textured walls and immersive art.

Hand surgeon David Ring reflects on the mistake that shook him to his core — and what caused it.

When Psychiatrist Mona Massood saw so many doctors suffering from anxiety and depression, she created a 24/7 physician support line to help them.

Rye’tious Nails combines Sarai Quinice’s nickname “Rye” and a play on “righteous servitude.”

Bell's palsy can cause muscles on one side of a person's face to become weak or paralyzed, distorting expression.

When medical mistakes happen, patients often find themselves left in the dark about what went wrong. We explore what’s behind the wall of silence.

Physical and verbal violence against health care workers has reached record levels, according to federal data.