Health

The numeric pain scale may just be too simplistic. It can lead doctors to "treat by numbers," and as a result, patients may not be getting the most effective treatment.

The grant comes from a program trying to enlist more community-based primary care physicians in the fight against the opioid addiction.

Most hospital drug tests do not test for fentanyl — the cheaper, more powerful, synthetic opioid whose presence has increased in Philadelphia's illegal drug supply.

The study adds to a growing body of research that demonstrates how where you live matters for your health.

More than half of suspected overdose deaths are occurring in the southernmost part of the county, and health officials warn it might be due to fentanyl-laced heroin.

When moms are imprisoned, it hurts families, neighborhoods and communities, legislator says.

A study published Tuesday in JAMA suggests that such frequent use of digital media by adolescents might increase their odds of developing symptoms of ADHD.

Serenity has a total of 20 beds for homeless men and women.

The state website where people can order birth and death records was recently offline for nearly a full week because someone made unauthorized changes to the site.

With little public scrutiny, the health insurance industry has joined forces with data brokers to vacuum up personal details about hundreds of millions of Americans.

New research shows many parents are using their phones while driving with young children in the car, and that behavior is also correlated with other risky driving habits.

In poor countries, a mother's decision about breastfeeding can be critical for her baby's survival. That's because formula carries special risks for low-income families.

Researchers want to plow through the vast amount of data that's gathered in those records, along with insurance billing information, to find new uses for drugs.

In the U.S., children under the age of 18 are legally barred from purchasing cigarettes or other tobacco products. But they are allowed to harvest tobacco on farms.

An environmental group said public health in New Jersey is at risk from air pollution. Environment New Jersey director Doug O’Ma ...