Health & Science

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine are hoping to influence more young, Black men to enter med school.

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.

Medical students at the University of Pennsylvania can take a class that teaches major public health issues, and prepares them for patient advocacy.

Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May.

With only one FDA approved topical cream for vitiligo — finding comfort in one’s own skin comes at a cost.

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick believes plainspoken information from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities, and some insurers are buying in.

Health disparities between Black and white Americans run deep in the U.S. Black people are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions ...

Happiness can sometimes feel just out of reach. But having more fun? You've got this — and those giggles and playful moments can make a big difference to your health.

U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.

Finding the right therapist — or, sometimes, any therapist — can be a grueling process. Someone with the right expertise, who is stil ...

Getting an ADHD diagnosis and treatment from online platforms like Cerebral and Done seemed to increase demand for the stimulant Adderall - but that’s just part of the problem

Here’s a look at what will stay and what will go once the emergency order is lifted.

State health officials say multiple people, including Gov. John Carney, have tested positive for COVID-19 after a series of events in and around Legislative Hall.

There's been such an increase in demand that an FDA database lists the medication's active ingredient, semaglutide, as "currently in shortage."

Several whales have been found washed ashore on the East Coast. Researchers think vessels are to blame.