Health

Victoria Elder loves her kid — and regrets becoming a mother. She and others are challenging the belief that parenthood is for everyone.

Facing terminal cancer, an undocumented immigrant must decide if access to life-extending medicine is worth the increased risk of deportation.

If a national version of this bill is approved, terminally ill patients could try experimental treatments that have completed some testing but don’t yet have FDA approval.

The facility, formerly a transit police headquarters, covers 11,000 square feet - 10 times the size of the current Hub of Hope, which has been operating in a storefront.

Susan G. Komen Philadelphia is calling on local leaders to eliminate the breast cancer mortality gap that disproportionately impacts African-American women.

WHYY will host a screening Monday of a documentary that follows two Iraq War veterans on a journey to find peace years after they left the battlefield.

This year, the city paid some volunteers to help with the count — those who have experience with substance abuse issues, mental health diagnoses or homelessness.

Guests: Megan Devine, Julia Cooper All of us will experience the death of a loved one in our lives, yet many of u ...

The FDA doesn't have to follow the advisory panel's advice but usually does.

Officials are urging anyone who is feeling well to consider donating blood to prevent the shortage from getting worse.

Blues guitarist Todd Simpson has a genetic disorder. His family calls his innate musical talent a gift from God. Some scientists wonder if it came from a tiny blip in his DNA.

The announcement opened the door for any organizations interested in operating, funding or offering a location for the sites to approach the city.

What steps can people take to avoid the flu, aside from getting vaccinated? Wash hands frequently, stay away from sick people, and eat a healthy diet year round, say doctors.

New research from Penn State finds as incomes dropped and unemployment rose, communities suffered higher rates of opioid-related deaths.

Guest: Nadine Burke Harris Dr. NADINE BURKE HARRIS ...