Health & Science

State governments are thinking about how to treat pain other than opioids.

Our Milky Way is thought to have originally formed shortly after the birth of the universe, 13.5 billion years ago. Built from the first ...

Insulin is an unlikely symbol of America's problem with rising prescription costs.

The story of Drew Calver was first reported by NPR and Kaiser Health News on Monday as part of the "Bill of the Month" series.

A new study suggests that ketamine has something in common with drugs like fentanyl and oxycodone.

Guest: Randi Hutter Epstein We blame a lot on our hormones – weight gain, sex drive, sleep loss, mood swings, i ...

Some of the increase can be attributed to lax protection habits.

It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.

The public should be mindful — but health concerns are minimal.

Christiana Care has cut opioid prescribing by as much as half in some departments by adopting guidelines and best practices for post-surgical recovery.

Pa.'s state prisons are on lockdown after staff members required treatment in recent weeks from exposure to a yet-unidentified substance described as a liquid synthetic drug.

Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments.

Guests: Steve Twedt, Marcel Bonn-Miller, Shalawn James Medical marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania more than ...

Philadelphia's Department of Public Health has launched a new campaign to promote breastfeeding, especially among women of color.

"It is time that President Trump and Secretary Azar declare STDs in America a public health crisis."