Health & Science

The state has now administered more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine than it has had positive cases since the pandemic began.

A five-month analysis by Spotlight PA found large fluctuations in the number of tests administered and unexplained changes to the death count.

J&J said Friday that in the U.S. and seven other countries, the single-shot vaccine was 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness.

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High rates of heart disease have meant higher COVID-19 infection rates for Black Americans. A pilot program aims to provide mentorship to medical trainees.

Here’s a look, in brief, at the quick fall from grace for the COVID testing and vaccinating start-up and its CEO.

The state is relying on a patchwork of individual health-care providers to create and manage their own scheduling, causing frustration among some residents.

State officials cited the need for health insurance availability during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has sickened thousands of residents.

Along with Hispanic and Native American people, Black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans.

This hour: the scandal surrounding vaccine distribution in Philadelphia, how to speed up vaccine rollout in the nation and the threat posed by new coronavirus variants.

A new filing alleges South Jersey firm Solvay knew chemicals were toxic but withheld that information.

President Biden's executive order would open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act from Feb. 15 to May 15.

Philadelphia formally cut ties with 9-month-old Philly Fighting COVID on Monday. There were clear warning signs much earlier, some say.

The new facility will serve as a vaccination and testing site — and eventually the headquarters for the future county health department.