Public Health

Delaware’s shield law protects providers sued or criminally prosecuted by an out-of-state entity for providing reproductive health care.

Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.

The FBI is actively investigating, along with Villanova's Public Safety Department and local law enforcement.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.

As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.

Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.

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

The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise.

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.