Health & Science

Noting an increase in children dealing with anxiety and depression, N.J. launched a new corner of its COVID-19 website dedicated to resources for young people.

The health team was at SEPTA’s Norristown Transportation Center, and Gov. Tom Wolf got a closer look.

Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday declared them extinct.

Philadelphia health officials say you can expect a text from the city if you qualify for a booster shot and are in a neighborhood with low vaccination rates.

WHYY & The Pulse hosted a conversation about the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois' ground-breaking book,"The Philadelphia Negro" and the path towards more equitable cities.

36 million people in the U.S. have migraines, which bring a host of other symptoms. Miles for Migraines is working to support those who suffer from them.

The agency proposed to address tainted soil, groundwater, and surface water at the East Whiteland Twp. site, plus affected drinking water supply.

Biologist Thor Hanson discusses his book 'Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid' about how the warming climate is forcing animals and plants to move, adapt or go extinct.

A vocal minority of workers and others had complained that the edict was oppressive and harmful. Yet in the end, few decided to sacrifice their jobs.

N.J. has launched a new program to incentivize job seekers and employers, in hopes of addressing the labor shortage.

The categories have expanded beyond just people who are immunocompromised. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk offers some basic booster answers.

With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for every American who qualifies.

Amputation rates have long been higher in rural America. But in cities, the highest rates are associated with poverty and being Black, a new study shows.

Public pressure is mounting against the Covanta incinerator in Chester as the latest public hearing placed environmental justice concerns in the limelight.

You don’t need an ID, but you do need your vax card.