Health & Science

A proposed coal mine is moving forward in southwestern Pennsylvania after its operator reached a settlement with an environmental group.

Meet the red handfish, a name that reflects the hand-shaped fins on the sides of its body. The striking creature doesn't really swim — it "walks" slowly along the sea floor.

Scientists might have found a new way to combat white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by a fungus killing millions of bats in the U.S. and Canada.

“I don’t know if there’s a smoking gun here but there sure is a lot of smoke,” said Eric Friedman, a Delaware County landowner.

This year, the city paid some volunteers to help with the count — those who have experience with substance abuse issues, mental health diagnoses or homelessness.

Guests: Megan Devine, Julia Cooper All of us will experience the death of a loved one in our lives, yet many of u ...

The FDA doesn't have to follow the advisory panel's advice but usually does.

Chrissy Tashijan of the band Thin Lips had paralyzing agoraphobia. Music prevented her world from getting smaller and smaller.

Officials are urging anyone who is feeling well to consider donating blood to prevent the shortage from getting worse.

Biologists and musicians are still wondering a question that goes back more than a century.

While one big hurdle has now been cleared, the details of how safe injection sites would actually work in Philadelphia have yet to be figured out.

Blues guitarist Todd Simpson has a genetic disorder. His family calls his innate musical talent a gift from God. Some scientists wonder if it came from a tiny blip in his DNA.

Rep. Curtis Sonney (R- Erie) said he’d like more transparency from DEP and DCNR about how the special fund money is being committed.