Public Health

New Jersey’s homeless population has risen 17% over the past few years, and there aren't enough resources to properly help unhoused people.

These medications have been so wildly successful that the drugmakers can’t keep up with demand.

Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority officials say technology utilizing low-voltage electricity is safer for the environment.

Despite increased awareness of the risks posed to human health by high temperatures, extreme heat protections have lagged.

Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes.

Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington offers HIV testing every day. The organization also has the largest syringe services programs in the city.

The legislation expands access to abortion and the use of state funding to cover the procedures. It now goes to Gov. John Carney.

After deliberating more than six months, the justices in a 5-4 vote blocked an agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims.

The Biden administration had sued Idaho, arguing that hospitals must provide abortions to stabilize pregnant patients in rare emergency cases.

Pa. expects to receive more than $1 billion in opioid settlement money. Decisions made by a powerful and secretive oversight board could set a precedent for years to come.

The bill would call for a statewide standing order for FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, including emergency contraception.

An estimated 18,000 people currently live with HIV in Philadelphia. The summit is aimed at care providers, patients and community members.

For many Philadelphia residents, when extreme heat hits, air-conditioned spaces are in short supply. Here’s a look at some free options across the city.

Advocates for legal cannabis say they're closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.

A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?