Health

Scientists have launched two large studies to test a treatment that could have an enormous impact on the leading cause of death in American hospitals — sepsis.

It's been an unusually bad season for allergy sufferers. There is more pollen in the air than normal for this time of year, and it may not get much better anytime soon.

You might be breathing chemical residue from tobacco smoke in indoor spaces where no one has smoked for years.

The new effort offers $1.5 million for distribution to community groups around the state working to prevent or respond to gun violence.

Guests: Ain Gordon, Lance Wahlert At the 1972 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Conference, Philadelp ...

On a recent Thursday morning, I walked into a North Philly Rite Aid on what should have been an easy mission: I needed Narcan.

Guests: Jeffrey Hall, Andrea Bonoir How many hours does it take to make a BFF?  A new study by Professor ...

Drawing on resiliency research, the training will focus on creating a culture where emotional health and wellness are paramount.

The annual event grew from the laughter yoga movement, a kind of exercise that combines improvisational play with yogic breathing and meditation.

So why do we still expect the mental health system to decide who’s dangerous?

In his last days in Iraq, Army Specialist Thomas Fitzinger’s job was to burn mounds of garbage. He says he inhaled soot and smoke, and that today his lungs are damaged.

Drexel University students are teaming up with young patients at CHOP to create animated films.

Guest: Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Joseph Cappella Vaping is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers. They are ...

Guest: Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Joseph Cappella Vaping is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers. They are ...