Health

Faced with the worst blood shortage in a decade, blood banks in the Philadelphia region are urging people to donate and to encourage others to do the same.

The EPA is beginning to regulate toxic PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals" that are in industrial and household products and have been found in our water and food.

By vaccinating children, the U.S. hopes to head off another coronavirus wave during the cold-weather months when people spend more time indoors.

Maya Lin and Odili Odita adorn The Pavilion with large-scale installations that consider the needs of patients and visitors.

Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is offering more than 70,000 state employees five days of paid leave for getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year.

The U.S. alone has recorded over 740,000 lives lost, more than any other nation.

The CDC now recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11. Here’s what you need to know about pediatric vaccines.

Breast reconstructive surgery has historically prioritized how breasts look, but there’s been less emphasis on the numbness in women’s chests that follows.

Dr. Ala Stanford cited a commitment to opening a new primary care clinic, and a potential conflict of interest, as reasons for her withdrawal.

Mass-vaccination sites have mostly closed, but residents can get vaccinated at participating pharmacies, hospitals, doctor’s offices, and community events.

Mental health and post-traumatic stress bear a hidden cost in the aftermath of gun violence.

Connecting victims of gun violence to resources that may help them achieve a sense of well-being means navigating a complex system with ambiguous rules.

Some victims of gun violence are blamed for their own death. Families often challenge ambiguous policies to get financial help in the aftermath.

The City of Philadelphia takes a big financial hit every time someone is injured or killed due to gun violence. Much of the costs are borne by the city itself.

The leaders of the world’s economic powers are taking part in the first in-person summit since the coronavirus pandemic.