Health & Science

The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 dollars the following year if the increase is approved.

Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.

The creek is not used for drinking water, and officials say no other source of drinking water has been affected.

Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.

A program matches unrepresented patients with volunteers who can make care decisions for them during health care crises.

Elon Musk wants to cut funding for scientific research, but the weight loss drugs he promoted also came from government funded basic science.

One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.

Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.

The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.

As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.

Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.

How single discoveries, public health guidelines, and tragic events can trigger ripple effects in people’s lives.

Psychologist David Maloney, author of "Procrastination Decoded," shares his personal journey and methods for breaking the procrastination habit.

Rallies in Center City and at Rutgers University were part of a nationwide day of action to speak out against Trump administration cuts.

Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?