Health & Science

Estate plans ensure that someone’s wishes regarding their property, assets, health care treatments and end-of-life instructions are honored.

You’re not crazy if you think some of Philly’s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit “off.” One expert tells us Bradford Pear trees have a distinct – and unpleasant – scent.

We take a look at the rapid rise of urgent care, what’s fueling it, and how it’s affecting patients

Stanford University researchers estimate rising gasoline prices will cost American families an extra $850 this year, zeroing out any expected tax refunds.

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.

Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha tells us what’s shaping our bowel movements, and what that means for our health.

Two local researchers explain why the site matters to their work, and the field of social psychology.

Health system leaders say they hope the new collaboration brings pediatric speciality care services closer to Delaware and local communities.

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

The utility wants to raise its rates for electricity customers and suburban natural gas users. The CEO of PECO's parent company, Exelon, made more than $15.6 million in 2025.

Since 2017, the number of accidental overdoses in Chester County has steadily declined.

New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.

The Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center, which opened in 1978 as one of the country’s earliest independent centers, closed in March.

The nationwide shortage is being driven by a steady rise in demand for menopausal hormone therapy that is outpacing current patch supply.