Health & Science

The current (approximately 11-year-long) Solar Cycle is about to come to an end. Several years of long stretches of days without sunspot ...

'Terms that seem to label the person have the higher levels of bias,' researcher says.

Next steps: Figure out how much of the pesticide is in the water, then assess the impact

Perry visits Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory for a tour and a chance to address hundreds of scientists.

Adaptive surfing gives people a sense of freedom.

When video gamers get tendinopathy or wrist pain, Caitlin McGee has a recovery and plan — and suggestions for better ergonomic play.

The state earned good marks for enacting smoke-free laws and increased access to Medicaid.

Resort owners worry the greater protections could hamper future development.

A recent report, “Get the Lead Out,” gave Pennsylvania an F for having no requirements that schools address lead in drinking water.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are launching a $4.3 million fund to support conservation efforts in the Del. River watershed.

WHYY’s Maiken Scott spoke with psychologist Dr. Dan Gottlieb about the grief of saying goodbye to a beloved animal – and how we work ...

Raising awareness about many health benefits of breastfeeding, dozens of moms gather in Philadelphia for the 'Big Latch.'

Simply put, drugs leave the body and go down the toilet. There are similar types of drugs in similar concentrations in water in Canada, the U.S., and most of Europe.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with David T. Jones of the city's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.

We travel to experience awe or learn something new — maybe even to get our worldview shaken up a bit. On this episode, The Pulse explor ...