Health & Science

Rhode Island is one of a small but growing number of states that allow medical marijuana for treating severe forms of autism.

Here’s a look at how Pennsylvania has been working to reduce emissions in 2018 and a preview of what may be in store for next year.

Philadelphia city officials say 2018 is expected to be the first time in five years that opioid-fueled drug overdose deaths are down.

The list is long: High-tech tools for immigration crackdowns. Fears of smartphone addiction. YouTube algorithms that steer youths into extremism. Gene-edited babies.

Group appointments of six to 10 patients are becoming more popular for certain chronic conditions in Philadelphia area. People benefit from sharing their common experiences.

Rural hospitals close when they don't have enough paying patients to care for, but they're also dinged when the same patients show up over and over again.

Shoot it down. Jam it. Use a missile or maybe a net. There's no shortage of ideas about how to stop a drone, but as the past few days show, the reality is far more difficult.

Just in time for the winter solstice, scientists may have figured out how short days can lead to dark moods.

Brothers Bill and Brandon Green invite the public on Philadelphia's South Street to see the moon up-close.

The company will focus on recruiting students, graduates, and others in the area to work on artificial intelligence, which powers features such as 'smart reply' in Gmail.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery Friday for early stage lung cancer, a Supreme Court spokesperson tells NPR.

Keeping Ahab the cat cooped up seemed to crush her spirit and hunting instincts, so owner Liz Tung consulted with experts to weigh the cost of feline freedom.

Seven years is not much of a window, but administration and Department of Health say they can eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2025

Bucks and Montgomery County residents with elevated levels of PFAS met with state officials, but came away with more questions about the possible health effects.

Some 200 Christiana Care cancer patients have used virtual reality during chemotherapy. Immersion in a rainforest or other natural scenes helps them relax and pass the time.