Public Health

People seeing summer blockbusters like “The Odyssey” or the new Spider-Man film question if loud theater sounds are causing hearing damage.

Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

Exploring new research on the causes of — and potential solutions to — different kinds of pain.

A whole new generation seems to be trading screens for binoculars and knitting needles. What’s behind the trend?

Eradicated in the U.S. for 60 years, the fly returned in June with new cases in Texas. It can infect any warm-blooded mammal.

The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026.

An exploration of vacation health hazards, and how to keep them from wrecking your fun.

TidalHealth Mobile Mammography launched this month. Its goal is to bring screenings to neighborhoods in Sussex County with limited preventive care.

Delaware had not recorded a single case of measles in more than a decade until this week, as outbreaks and infections nationwide grow.

The push to teach nutrition in medical schools predates the current administration. So far, 73 medical schools have signed on to the campaign.

Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.

N95 masks are designed to filter out the particles released during wildfires.

Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.

The incident occurred during repairs of pollution control equipment at the refinery.