Health

In a statement, Delaware County officials said the decision to close the hospital is because of inadequate staffing.

There are 19 million veterans in the U.S. who have served in the armed forces. For many, the military gave them a sense of shared purpose ...

Doctors say they are seeing an unprecedented number of cases. How concerned should parents be? Why are young children so vulnerable? What's causing this year's outbreak?

New collaborative effort offers mental health services for about 1,500 students in Wilmington’s Community Education Building.

The open enrollment period for health insurance coverage in 2023 through the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and ends in January.

Despite an overall decline in cases, higher lead exposures continue to be concentrated in neighborhoods such as Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Germantown, and Cobbs Creek.

Fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. But cases involving xylazine, para-fluorofentanyl, and gabapentin grow.

The findings are a concern for Black women, researchers say, who are far more likely to report using straightening products such as relaxers.

The Philadelphia-based poison control center recorded a slight uptick in mushroom poisoning cases, including at least one that caused organ failure.

The first generation of kids to receive intensive ABA has grown up — and many have criticized it as harmful and even abusive.

The Medicare open enrollment window started on Oct. 15 and will end on Dec. 7 for individuals seeking coverage in 2023.

The maternal mortality review committees look for clues to what contributed to the deaths.

Almost half of Americans struggle with sleep. We'll talk about the importance of sleep, why so many struggle with insomnia, and how to ensure you get a restful night.

The U.S. surgeon general chose Philadelphia as the site to launch a national guide for how employers can improve workplace mental health and wellness.

The Philadelphia nonprofit that focuses on community harm reduction says it served 36,000 people over the last 12 months, three times the amount served in 2019.