Health & Science

It wasn’t until a few years ago that researchers defined what really counts, to animals, as play.

There’s still a striking disparity between neighborhoods across the city.

Navigating the world as a young transgender person can be challenging. That’s true even in places some might think it’s safe, like the health-care system.

Researchers are now calling for the world to cut back on its meat consumption. But some advocates say there is a way to eat meat that's better for the planet.

A new study published today in JAMA finds that long-term exposure to slightly elevated levels of air pollution is linked to accelerated development of lung damage.

For the fourth consecutive week, a Barnegat Bay beach in northern Long Beach Island is under a swimming advisory due to excessive fecal bacteria, officials said.

The change widens the definition of “public charge” to mean people here legally who get public benefits like Medicaid, food stamps, and housing vouchers.

According to federal law, doctors must apply for a special waiver from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to prescribe buprenorphine.

WellSpan says it's helping families find new service providers, but with a shortage of certified therapists in the region, some families say no one is available fill the gap.

These families have access to care, but getting appointments can be harder than it is for civilians, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia research says.

Too much poop on the street has led to an outbreak of of Hepatitis A in some Philly neighborhoods. Could public restrooms fix the problem?

There are strategies to counter the fear — and move forward.

The House and the Senate have both proposed plans for Space Force in their versions of the annual defense bill.

Various data sources make it clear that easy access to the overdose antidote is critical in preventing opioid deaths.

Can you lift the mood of a public space with a fragrance?