Health & Science

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, there is about a 25% increase in food waste, according to the nonprofit organization the Ecology Center.

Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.

Testing samples will be taken about every two weeks from tankers that are transporting dairy farm milk to processing plants.

Flying has gotten worse over the years — and so have passengers. An inside look at how aviation workers deal with angry customers

The bird flu virus continues to spread around the world, including in mammals like cows. Scientists are worried it could become a human virus.

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

They say patient care suffers because of bad working conditions and long hours.

We talk with experts ranging from food scientists to ER docs about how to avoid common Thanksgiving disasters.

We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.

Republican control of the White House and Congress sets the stage for potentially seismic changes including curtailing Medicaid and increasing premium costs for millions.

About 86% of county jails now offer methadone or buprenorphine, medications that are effective in treating opioid use disorder.

The five vending machines have free items like opioid overdose medication and pregnancy kits. They’re available 24 hours a day.

Temple becomes the first university to deploy ZeroEyes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware.

Clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection dress up a cautionary tale about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Protect yourself from respiratory viruses, foodborne illnesses and accidents, and find support for mental and behavioral health conditions.