Health & Science

Vikki Prettyman, who died of kidney failure last year, helped the Sussex County town of Blades overcome its “forever chemicals” water crisis.

Beth Linker's 'Slouch' delves into this history, revealing the scientific and societal implications of the perceived epidemic of bad posture in twentieth-century America.

The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey — about 60 miles from Philadelphia.

A month after the Adams Solar Farm went online, Philly is seeking more renewable electricity to power the rest of its municipal buildings.

The schools earned $100,000 grand prizes for their innovations.

The state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms, giving interested companies until July 10 to submit proposals.

The neurodiverse-friendly space in Center City features sensory bags, custom-made chairs, textured walls and immersive art.

Hand surgeon David Ring reflects on the mistake that shook him to his core — and what caused it.

When Psychiatrist Mona Massood saw so many doctors suffering from anxiety and depression, she created a 24/7 physician support line to help them.

The CDC said this is the first documentation of probable infections involving cosmetic services.

To help solve the climate crisis, $750 million could flow to the Philadelphia region to create a hydrogen economy. But some say it’s a deceit to help the fossil fuel industry.

Rye’tious Nails combines Sarai Quinice’s nickname “Rye” and a play on “righteous servitude.”

Bell's palsy can cause muscles on one side of a person's face to become weak or paralyzed, distorting expression.

When medical mistakes happen, patients often find themselves left in the dark about what went wrong. We explore what’s behind the wall of silence.

Physical and verbal violence against health care workers has reached record levels, according to federal data.