Health & Science

There’s pressure from a new union inside Jefferson Health for higher worker wages during a period where the umbrella organization is trying to narrow its operating losses.

Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol are in contract negotiations with parent company, Prime Healthcare.

To get more people screened for colorectal cancer, Philadelphia doctors at Temple University turn to stool-based take home tests.

Although efforts have been made to break down language barriers, many Latino immigrant families rely on younger generations for translation and interpretation.

Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.

NJ Transit and the Ronald McDonald House teamed up to give the holiday makeover to one of its River Line trains, delighting about 25 children currently staying at the house.

A missing tomato sparked a mystery for the astronauts on board the International Space Station — and it's finally been solved after months of accusations and intrigue.

Delaware's HIV prevention programs face an uncertain future, raising concerns about the widespread impact on community health.

We explore some of the biggest barriers America’s vulnerable populations face to accessing health care, and how — and whether — they can be overcome.

ACA open enrollment period began Nov. 1. The marketplaces are open to people who do not get insurance coverage through their jobs or other programs.

On any given week, “The Pulse” team is digging around for unique and fascinating health and science topics for the podcast. Here, they share a few fun facts.

The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.

Dr. Jessica Beard’s prior research found that reporting — particularly TV news — that focuses on single events often causes further harm to shooting victims.

In 2013, WHYY sought to expand its health and science footprint, and “The Pulse” was born. Here’s how it evolved and how it looks today.

The latest development comes after more than a year and a half of failed settlement negotiations in the federal civil case.