Public Health

Advocates argue that the new mail policy — aimed to keep drugs out of prisons — violates inmates' rights.

The wide-ranging package known as the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 rolls up 70 bills that will be backed by about $5 billion in funding.

A previous vote fell short. This time around, Ellendale residents OK'd a referendum 81-21.

The well water has tested positive for high levels of nitrates and iron. There’s discoloration and also a possible bacterial contamination in some of the shallow wells.

Cindy Bass wants the facilities for those struggling with opioid addiction to meet certain standards

Camden's new mayor approves of needle exchange location for the short term, but wants the program to find a permanent home elsewhere.

The last case from Havana was confirmed in June.

U.S. health officials are sounding the alarm about teenage use of e-cigarettes, calling the problem an "epidemic."

Therapists treating depression use the method involving intentional goal setting to increase cognitive, social and physical activity.

Local disparities in life expectancy can be found across the country.

Last month, 39 fatal overdoses were reported, eclipsing the previous record of 27 in April.

All 25 Pennsylvania state prisons are operating under a new normal after a 12-day lockdown.

In 2012, Pennsylvania passed a law requiring a minimum five-year sentence for anyone convicted of multiple straw purchase violations.

Only about a quarter of Philadelphia public schools have air conditioning.

New Jersey plans to double the number of medical marijuana dispensaries to keep pace with the increased demand and there’s a lot of competition to get those licenses.