Health & Science

Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment.

As of Feb. 1, certified perinatal doulas in Pennsylvania can join the state’s Medicaid program as in-network providers in maternity care.

NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.

An exhibit celebrating Black inventors and innovators, courtesy of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame, is now on display at the Princeton Public Library.

Researchers will discuss the importance of researching and protecting endangered species, including the Atlantic sturgeon.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we explore the mysteries of attraction — what kindles it, what kills it, and why we’re often totally wrong about who we might be attracted to.

A watchdog group in N.J. says the substance abuse treatment industry is rampant with corruption, greed and mismanagement.

State officials said an estimated 1 million Pennsylvanians hold some amount of medical debt, and many are subjected to debt collectors.

Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.

Cyberattacks on health care providers in the U.S. have gone up steadily over the last decade, exposing the personal health data of millions of patients.

Many people who serve the homeless have no access to any medical information about their clients, and it can be a big issue.

The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.

The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.

Patients now have more access than ever before to their medical records. On this episode, we look at how this can help and hinder care.

The discovery of the state's largest Atlantic white cedar tree reveals its rarity. Cedars were heavily logged over the centuries.