Health & Science

Philadelphia leaders announced plans to build on 988 services and expand behavioral health crisis options throughout the city in the coming years.

When it comes to the treatment of Americans with intellectual disabilities, one Chester County facility is among the most notorious to ever exist.

On this episode, we take you behind the waiting room doors, to learn about some of the behind-the-scenes challenges of working in health care.

A recent study shows fine art can more effectively communicate climate change than data visualization.

Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the '60s. Until now, all of them required a prescription.

Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.

Senator Chuck Schumer said the drink contains nearly twice as much caffeine as Red Bull and poses a health risk to children.

Community baby showers have become crucial one-stop-shops for information and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and child care.

The USGS study is the first to evaluate PFAS in both public and private drinking water nationwide.

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OceanGate did not offer additional details about pausing its operations. Its CEO, Stockton Rush, was among the five people killed when the company's submersible imploded.

The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

The new study is the first to break down pregnancy-related death rates by race and state, offering clues for public health officials to take action.