Liz Tung

Why researchers say the Asian longhorned tick is spreading so rapidly — and why it could pose a serious threat to human and animal health.

At 21, Carla Papas was excited to get a new nose — instead, she ended up with medical bills, trouble breathing, and crippling insecurity.

From heart attacks to broken bones, doctors weigh in on how to avoid common health emergencies linked to the big game.

The mayor’s pilot program adding another trash day in Center City and South Philly was meant to reduce litter — but some residents say the problem has only gotten worse.

One expert says the rate of norovirus infections has increased substantially this year compared to years past.

EMTs and paramedics have long been encouraged to suppress their feelings, but that culture of stoicism is changing. Here's how a Montco ambulance service is making it happen.

Flying has gotten worse over the years — and so have passengers. An inside look at how aviation workers deal with angry customers

A Penn project could help keep urban bats out of your attic and support them in their fight against a deadly disease.

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

What science has to say about what makes someone a night owl, whether it’s bad for your health, and if it’s even possible to change.

Extreme tantrums related to any demands define PDA, but experts say it’s not about demands, it’s about anxiety.

The box tree moth, which originally hails from Asia, has only one victim: boxwoods, a non-native shrub commonly used for hedging and topiary.