Health & Science

We explore efforts to communicate with other species, from plants and animals to extraterrestrial life.

NOOR by Grant Blvd, a Philly-based fashion house, uses only natural, plant-based fibers like Tencel and linen, or wool. None of the materials are sourced from fossil fuels.

Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.

Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth surgery.

Gov. Phil Murphy said during his State of the State address that New Jersey will stockpile mifepristone “so every woman can access this crucial form of reproductive care.”

January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

The weekend bankruptcy filing could clear the major roadblocks preventing the long-awaited sale of Delaware County’s Crozer Health.

Group therapy participants work together on issues like anxiety, trauma and depression through fantasy Dungeons & Dragons characters.

Crozer Health, the hospital system in Delaware County, is expected to continue operating as Prospect looks to sell the asset and restructure.

From new technologies to our fight against climate change, we look at what it takes to create the future.

A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.

Resident doctors at major Philadelphia-area hospitals voted whether to form unions.

Many people start the year with a resolution to get fit. Whether it’s weightlifting, cycling, or getting outside for some fresh air, we’ll help you get up and going.

The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.