Public Health

A drug task force, a county detective, and body scanner at a county jail are some of the proposed uses that county officials across the state have sought clarity on.

Her genetic material, taken without her knowledge in 1951, has helped facilitate numerous scientific breakthroughs, including the development of the polio and COVID-19 vaccine

Dresser says the evidence suggests that heat can influence us in sometimes-indiscernible ways.

Safehouse first entered settlement negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice in early 2022.

The increases vary around the country, with the virus appearing to be spreading the most in the southeast and the least in the Midwest.

A civil rights investigation by the EPA over the city’s initial permitting of the facility is still ongoing.

Small children can be especially at risk in the heat, but experts say they can still play safely — if grownups follow a few guidelines.

A new report finds almost 50% of tap water contains PFAS. Here’s what you can do to reduce it from your drinking supply.

In 2022, Pennsylvania lawmakers promised to spend $100 million on adult mental health services. This year’s budget uses the money for a different purpose.

The deal was reached in June between manufacturer 3M and attorneys representing hundreds of communities that have sued the company.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever and red skin rashes. Infections can be prevented with an MMR vaccine.

Biden's administration said Thursday its Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is seeking ideas from the public and private sectors.

Six people have been hospitalized amid the outbreak.

Officials say the infant has been missing since July 15 when flood waters in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County swept his family's car away.

Dr. Kaitlan Baston will be nominated to succeed Judy Persichilli.