Health & Science

During the study, some women in both groups were diagnosed with breast cancer, but those who'd changed their diets had a 21 percent lower risk of dying from the disease.

Most of the generic medicines being sold in the U.S. are manufactured overseas, mostly in India and China.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing dress rehearsal flight Apollo 10. Astronauts Tom Stafford, John Young and Ge ...

From surging hormones and acne to body hair and body odor, puberty can be a rocky transition for any kid.

Notifications and texts offer immediate gratification some can’t resist when behind the wheel. To kick the habit, some behavior rewiring is needed.

The city mounted a new campaign to convince Philly residents the water is safe and delicious. But why don't they trust it in the first place?

The civil unit at Norristown State Hospital was reserved for civilians, with no criminal record, in need of mental health services. It's expected to close by fall of 2019.

Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine led a discussion around adding anxiety and Tourette syndrome to the list of conditions to be treated with medical cannabis.

A majority of Pennsylvanians view the warming climate as a major public health risk, according to a new poll from the Muhlenberg College Public Health Program.

The CDC recommends that adults get multiple vaccines for conditions ranging from tetanus to influenza to cervical cancer.

A research study is underway at surfing beaches in three New Jersey municipalities to better understand the linkage between rainfall and bacteria pollution.

Penn researchers found sweetened-beverage sales at groceries, pharmacies and mass retailers fell in the year after the controversial soda tax took effect.

Hayman shared ambitions that suggest a renewed focus on customer service for a nationally renowned department that has struggled to gain trust locally.

After a scathing letter from companies, officials said they hope for a voluntary resolution to contamination.

The experience of a brother or sister of someone with a drug addiction is distinct from a parent’s. Siblings may feel guilty they didn’t see signs of a substance problem.