Public Health

A person with measles who traveled through Terminal A West on May 31 may have exposed others to the virus, city officials say.

Philly’s asthma rate among kids is almost three times the national average. Researchers say air purifiers could help curb the impact of poor air quality.

Having a tight and strong social network can boost longevity. But why are social connections so important as age?

New Jersey is warming faster than any other state in the Northeast, officials say.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that removes the prescription requirements for products, including pills, patches, rings and injectable contraceptives.

Health officials say those who aren't immunized and develop symptoms between now and June 7 should contact a doctor.

The seventh annual event this Saturday will break a record for participants with more than 5,000 people taking part.

Previously, lawyers for Nadine Menendez had requested her trial on charges in the case be delayed after she had been diagnosed with a serious health issue.

Hundreds of thousands of New Jersey Medicaid recipients could lose medical coverage because of confusion about re-enrolling.

Residents say they were blindsided by the city’s proposal to house Kensington drug users.

Prospect Medical Holdings is running into roadblocks selling its hospitals in Connecticut and Rhode Island. This spells trouble for Crozer Health in Delaware County.

City police and outreach workers continue to monitor the area of Kensington’s open-air drug market as harm reduction workers provide a bridge to support services.

The avian flu has spread to birds, foxes, sea lions, dairy cows, and a farmworker has been infected. All this is raising concerns about a potential pandemic.

Drug cocktails are causing users to have difficulty breathing and hallucinations, officials say.

Viet-Capacity has reached over 800 Vietnamese-speaking Philly residents with culturally tailored education around cardiovascular disease.