Public Health

Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.

Health officials say the only way to confirm you have whooping cough is to get a diagnosis.

Younger people, between the ages of 15 and 24, have some of the highest rates of infection.

The designation requires that releases of PFAs and PFOs into soil or water be reported to federal, state or tribal officials if they meet or exceed certain levels.

An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.

The group touted efforts to improve Black maternal health outcomes at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.

Volunteer squads are reimbursed only if they don't receive payment, but legislation would allow reimbursement if they charge insurance companies or individuals for services.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's actions set up a series of confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature over those issues.

Under current state law, breastfeeding is not allowed in a jury setting.

An event addressing maternal health disparities will be held in one of the poorest cities in New Jersey.

Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.

An exhibition features works by art therapy alumni, faculty and students to honor 50 years of a program that changed the art therapy field.

The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.

Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.

Water providers will have a total of five years to test and treat their drinking water for PFAS.