Health & Science

A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.

Blood donations were down 25% nationally in July compared to the same time last year, according to the American Red Cross.

Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.

Westside Family Healthcare's new bilingual book aims to boost literacy and ease kids' medical anxieties by combining health education with storytelling.

An email sent to Crozer employees Wednesday said CHA would work with Healthcare Preferred Partners to transfer the hospital system back to nonprofit status.

The clinic is funded by the city and officially opens to patients beginning September 3. It will not provide emergency crisis services.

People with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that cause cognitive decline can struggle to say they are hot during extreme heat, so caregivers must watch for changes.

The pediatric surgeon founded the Black Doctors Consortium and worked as a regional health director under the Biden administration.

GoFundMe can feel like a last option for people with large medical bills — but those who utilize public assistance will need to think twice before campaigning.

AI-powered therapy bots are gaining popularity, but researchers caution that not every service claiming to be a therapist qualifies as one.

Comedian Kelli Dunham accepts a challenge to head to Times Square in New York City to ask a few strangers for help.

Hospitals routinely use these bottles to check for infections in patients’ blood — now they are cutting back on tests.

We can all use an assist every now and then — but asking for it can be tough. We hear stories about the struggles of asking for help.

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program will help boost geriatric health care through research and develop training programs.