Public Health

Hahnemann University Hospital is back in federal bankruptcy court Weds. where a judge will rule on whether the sale of its residency programs can go ahead.

Sleep experts say teens should start school later. New Jersey is seeking high schools to test it in real life.

Work with the doctor to set a plan of action, so everyone breathes easier. That may include eliminating triggers in the home, a not-always-simple task.

Local attorneys hope the landmark Oklahoma decision against the powerhouse drug manufacturer will set a precedent for similar cases in Pennsylvania.

Two New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories issued Tuesday afternoon due to exceeding the allowable bacteria threshold, state officials said.

Lawsuit alleges company withheld required pollution data after Dec. 24 fire

New Jersey's biggest city on Monday announced a plan to borrow $120M to dramatically cut the time it will take to replace pipes causing elevated lead levels in drinking water.

Here's advice about the best ways to communicate with their children about weight and support their health.

A worker’s videos showing asbestos ”snow” blowing through the air at a former auto plant in Delaware spurred a probe and penalties against Ecoservices.

People who live near the South Philly refinery said they want it shut and gone forever, while laid-off refinery workers are hoping someone will buy it.

Why does e-cigarette maker Juul advertise its product on TV when cigarette ads are banned? The short answer: Because it can.

For the fourth consecutive week, a Barnegat Bay beach in northern Long Beach Island is under a swimming advisory due to excessive fecal bacteria, officials said.

Too much poop on the street has led to an outbreak of of Hepatitis A in some Philly neighborhoods. Could public restrooms fix the problem?

The Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery has started neutralizing and eliminating a highly toxic chemical still present at the site. It will take weeks.

New Jersey officials say dog waste is at least one source of ongoing water contamination at an Ocean County bay beach.