Health & Science

"The chronic experience of weight stigma ... is similar to the research we see on chronic experiences of racism or other forms of bias," Sole-Smith of Burnt Toast Podcast.

The World Health Organization registry holds 11 million data points — key to addressing global health inequality.

A team of researchers says it has identified the root cause as trapped stem cells. This may lead to more long term grey hair delaying solutions in the near future.

We explore the experience of rejection — what it feels like, how it functions, and the lessons we can draw from it.

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has been appearing in an increasing number of street drug samples and opioid overdose deaths in Philadelphia and across the U.S.

The act of "reaching for a cup of coffee" has scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis finding previously overlooked active areas of the brain.

New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.

Scientists predict that Adélie penguins could disappear from the western Antarctic Peninsula. Researchers at UD and Temple are tracking the changing conditions.

The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

The American Lung Association’s findings for the 16-county Philadelphia area give the region a failing grade for a high number of ozone days.

Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.

Warehouses with their massive parking lots threaten the health of the Lehigh River with increased stormwater runoff.

The 26th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash brought families and loved ones out to Eakins Oval for a 5k run, a 10k run, and 3k walk.

A naturally formed island in New Jersey’s Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge has provided a haven for migratory birds. Now, the site is being proposed for federal protection.