Health & Science

If cleared, Merck's drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight the pandemic.

Who becomes a physician in this country — and who never gets that chance? On this encore presentation, we explore this question a lot o ...

Advocates with the Environmental Working Group want EPA’s plan to set standards for drinking water, groundwater cleanup; limits on industrial discharges.

Flu cases have dropped to historically low levels during the pandemic. The U.S. and Europe experienced hardly any flu last winter.

We discuss new nutrition research on our microbiome , our metabolism, and alcohol. And look at how the Big Food industry shapes what and how we eat.

The CDC says cases of COVID-19 in symptomatic, pregnant people have a higher risk of admission into intensive care and a 70% increased risk of death.

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.

The pandemic only exacerbated a problem that was already quickly accelerating in the last decade.

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.

We don't know the full impact of nonfatal firearms-related injuries. Unreliable data and political pressure have obscured the picture for researchers and the public.

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.