Health & Science

A look at the transformations brought by motherhood, from how it rewires the brain to changing our sense of self.

As more people take drugs to reduce their appetite and lose weight, including GLP-1s, some restaurants are beginning to offer smaller portions.

The company plans to manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in cancer treatment trials starting in 2029.

Kratom and 7-OH may be marketed as herbal supplements, but they function like opioids — shaping how clinicians treat addiction.

Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.

Out-of-pocket costs, insurance coverage, side effects and a lack of long-term safety data can be barriers to medication for childhood obesity.

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

Toxic PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of everyday products, including cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and items for babies.

Why psychedelics are gaining ground as powerful mental health treatments, and the science behind how they work.

Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.

The Commonwealth Fund’s 2026 State Health Disparities Report showed health care gaps were the greatest among Hispanic residents.

The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.

America’s power grid is buckling as energy demand soars. Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only exacerbating concerns. So how do we keep the lights on?

Gallup polls show American support for nuclear energy has not been this high in more than a decade.

Public health teams across the state ramped up efforts to target STIs after a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021.