Health & Science

A look at what motivates everyday people to effect change, both in their own lives and the wider world.

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.

Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss.

A Super Bowl ad for compounded versions of the popular brand name weight-loss drugs has caused controversy. Should weight-loss drugs be for everyone?

A National Institutes of Health memo on Feb. 7 said certain grant funds to universities and research institutions would be capped starting Monday.

Two strangers connect on a video chat website and instantly feel an undeniable bond, but there is one huge problem: Neither of them is single.

Experts say the app could lead to new insights on relationships, as well as help students cope with the anxiety of dating.

Logan Ury discusses the science behind dating, how to make meaningful connections online, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.

In the U.S., bird flu headlines have focused on an unprecedented number of American cases and the impact of the virus on dairy cows and on poultry.

Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.

We explore the complicated world of modern dating, and what science has to say about how to find love.

One researcher described it as a “particularly insidious way” to stymie the work of U.S. scientists.

Pa. officials and Prospect Medical Holdings have reached a preliminary agreement to have FTI Consulting temporarily manage the four-hospital system in Delaware County.

Some early session bills in the Pennsylvania legislature align with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s health spending priorities and prepare for possible changes under Trump.