Health & Science

The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal, which is at the base of the Walt Whitman Bridge.

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases, down from 18 a year ago.

The latest baby African penguin, known only as 53, joins Oscar and Duffy as the latest additions to the aquarium’s African penguin colony.

News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.

Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.

Concrete reabsorbs some of its carbon emissions over time. Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help supercharge that by making the finished concrete more porous.

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

Pennsylvanians have until Dec. 31 to switch health insurance plans for coverage to kick in on Jan. 1.

From its name to its biodiversity, the river offers a range of fun and unique qualities to consider before you vote by Jan. 16.

Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.

Pennsylvanians will see their out-of-pocket costs for 10 medications drop by 53% on average, according to a new AARP report.

How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.