Public Health

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.

It’s not clear what the governor has, but lots of Delawareans are sick too with COVID and flu cases rising.

Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.

“Unhoused” advocates empathy for people experiencing homelessness, through art installations and scientific data.

Camden officials are working with the state Department of Health to investigate contact tracing after a confirmed measles case.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed.

“The people we serve talk about having more month than money,” said Philabundance CEO, as USDA moves to make summer EBT program a permanent fixture.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education stripped Crozer Health of its certification — dealing another blow to the struggling hospital system.

Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.

Researchers found roughly 240,000 detectable plastic fragments in a typical liter of bottled water. Most of them were nanoplastics — particles less than 1 micrometer in size.

Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.

The number of people donating blood has dropped 40% over the last two decades, according to the Red Cross.

The list of potential exposure locations has grown to include health care sites in Delaware and Montgomery County, Pa.

Starting Monday, Penn Medicine says in certain departments like emergency and waiting rooms, everyone two and older is required to wear a mask.