Health & Science

A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.

The plan would require data centers seeking tax incentives to mitigate their impacts on the environment and electric grid.

Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

Scientists, foresters and some in the lumber industry are concerned about losing important programs that only the Forest Service can do.

The new heat sensors and water cannons were part of an agreement EMR signed with the city after a four-alarm blaze at its facility in 2025.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.

The legislation would require data centers to take financial responsibility for their impact on the grid.

The FDA is considering adding bemotrizinol as an ingredient for U.S. sunscreens. Experts say it could lead to stronger skin cancer prevention options.

We explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades.

The name change, which was 10 years in the making, reflects growing research showing that the effects of PCOS go far beyond reproductive health.

City health officials are recommending disease testing for some patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse Square following “unsanitary practices.”

The new layoffs come as the hospital closes its kidney transplant program due to low patient volume.

Why are so many Americans turning to influencers for medical advice? And which online health trends are truly backed by science?

Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027.