Health & Science

The changes are driven by a recognition that an estimated 95% of Americans 16 and older have acquired some level of immunity, either from being vaccinated or infected.

Health care premiums could jump more than 20% for thousands of public employees.

The findings are a reminder that the people, plants, and animals in polar regions are experiencing rapid, and disastrous, climate change.

The new lab will help health officials learn more about variants that are circulating in the region.

A precarious stock market and record inflation have contributed to some companies hitting the pause button on their search for space in Philly.

This story is brought to you by “Making Space for Black Health,” a WHYY series featuring people and places that promote Black health and well-being in our region.

The city says nearly all 22,000 workers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or have exemption status.

The proposed legislation would require hospitals to give notice 180 days and meet a set of regulatory benchmarks before they can close.

After dealing with the aftermath of a supposed “heist,” the museum's recent financial troubles and internal strife are fueling further problems, including ongoing lawsuits.

A report published Monday by Children First shows COVID’s toll on young Philadelphians. Students and child advocates want more school-based services.

Among households that had a serious illness in the past year, one in five respondents said they had trouble accessing care during the pandemic.

Temple Health will manage the facility which will be named Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital following the acquisition.

Wastewater testing has proved a reliable early alarm bell for COVID-19 outbreaks. U.S. researchers are now adapting the approach to track the explosive spread of monkeypox.

A new study finds climate hazards aggravate 58% of known infection diseases in people.

City officials say the sample size is too small to report demographics, but other places do it.