Public Health

The company’s statement came after city and county officials called on EMR to “fully cease” operating due to the latest fire.

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

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.

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

Doctors say strokes remain a leading cause of death and disability, as younger adults and underserved Philadelphia communities face rising risks due to health disparities.

The New Jersey Department of Health said Friday it was notified of the development by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kratom and 7-OH may be marketed as herbal supplements, but they function like opioids — shaping how clinicians treat addiction.

Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.

The unanimous ruling is a procedural victory for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which is challenging a New Jersey investigation of its practices.

Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.

The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.

Public health teams across the state ramped up efforts to target STIs after a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021.

Bariatric and metabolic surgery has proven safe and effective in treating teens for obesity, but less than 1% of eligible patients get the procedure.

Since 2015, kratom poisonings have surged by 1,200%, according to a recent report.

This comes as more researchers, and even some lawyers and public officials, are comparing the harmful effects of ultra-processed food and tobacco.