Health & Science

The Philadelphia Gas Commission tabled the $182 million proposal but agreed to fund $5 million for engineering and environmental studies.

At Penn’s DumoLab, researchers work to solve multiple problems: how to keep food waste out of landfills, make healthier building materials and tackle climate change.

Meadows and native plants have a number of benefits, including soaking up stormwater and attracting pollinators.

The carts are designed for older children and even adults with special needs. A national advocacy group recently started an effort to promote them.

Doctors say strokes remain a leading cause of death and disability, as younger adults and underserved Philadelphia communities face rising risks due to health disparities.

Newly installed flood gauges will detect rainfall and water levels to help inform Eastwick residents of potential risks.

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.