Health & Science

Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before they spread to much of the U.S.

The dam could generate enough electricity to power all county operations in Norristown.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved medications such as buprenorphine and methadone remain inaccessible for most people with opioid use disorder, Pew officials said.

Safehouse’s appeal seeks to reverse a district court judge’s decision to dismiss the nonprofit’s case in April with the U.S. Department of Justice.

State environmental officials say a rebound in bald eagle populations stems from volunteers and professionals who nurtured hatchlings, guarded nests and educated the public.

As much as we would all love to ignore COVID, a new set of variants that scientists call “FLiRT” is here to remind us that the virus is still with us.

A person with measles who traveled through Terminal A West on May 31 may have exposed others to the virus, city officials say.

In this special live show, The Pulse talks with the scientists who are changing the way we live.

Would you give your kidney to a stranger? What if you could get a $50,000 tax credit for it? That's just one proposal for upping organ donation in the US.

Philly’s asthma rate among kids is almost three times the national average. Researchers say air purifiers could help curb the impact of poor air quality.

The new deal arrives ahead of a June 30 final deadline when patients would have lost coverage for CHOP services under AmeriHealth Caritas plans.

Having a tight and strong social network can boost longevity. But why are social connections so important as age?

Philadelphia is home to nearly 10% of the world’s cell and gene therapy companies, employing about 7,000 people, according to the study.

Years later, the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies have continued to sow fear and confusion among immigrants in need of health care.

The new exhibit is “intentionally rough around the edges” and asks for more feedback.