Health & Science

The Delaware City Refinery has a history of releasing sulfur dioxide while fixing equipment issues.

The New Jersey Department of Health said Friday it was notified of the development by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To mark Pennsylvania Hospital’s 275th anniversary, archivist Stacey Peeples is leading its transition into a museum for the public, open May 8.

A look at the transformations brought by motherhood, from how it rewires the brain to changing our sense of self.

As more people take drugs to reduce their appetite and lose weight, including GLP-1s, some restaurants are beginning to offer smaller portions.

The company plans to manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in cancer treatment trials starting in 2029.

Kratom and 7-OH may be marketed as herbal supplements, but they function like opioids — shaping how clinicians treat addiction.

Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.

Out-of-pocket costs, insurance coverage, side effects and a lack of long-term safety data can be barriers to medication for childhood obesity.

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

Toxic PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of everyday products, including cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and items for babies.

Why psychedelics are gaining ground as powerful mental health treatments, and the science behind how they work.

Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.

The Commonwealth Fund’s 2026 State Health Disparities Report showed health care gaps were the greatest among Hispanic residents.

The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.