Public Health

Residents, advocates for those with addiction, and community leaders told Council members that the city must do more to address the fallout of addiction in Kensington.

The 1996 law only prohibits the CDC from advocating for gun control, but it does not block research altogether.

New Jersey governor says he won't spend any funds on public service ads featuring himself. Former Gov. Chris Christie appeared in such commercials.

It all started with an idea the library had to create play spaces where they could get out some of that pent-up energy.

There's an outbreak of mumps in New Castle County, Delaware, with the total number of confirmed cases climbing to 11 Thursday.

Leaders in New Castle County, Delaware, have launched a new smartphone application they say will save lives.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Delaware Chapter released the study that shows disparities among black women in education, employment, government and health.

Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that makes those convicted of domestic violence or subject to a restraining order turn over their guns more quickly.

The issue has aligned some disability rights advocates with pro-life politicians, pitting them against those who support abortion rights.

The U.S. dropped four spots from last year to No. 18, just above the U.K. and the U.A.E. In fact, the explanation for the American slide gets an entire chapter.

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback would require all schools test for lead every two years and install filters or other fixes for any level above 5 parts per billion.

A unique art exhibit that focuses on children living with a rare disease is now on display at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington.

City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart starts a performance audit with Department of Behavioral Health because it funds services she thinks Philadelphians need most.

The Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health is running TV and social media ads warning people to avoid prescription painkillers, even when they get them legally from their doctor.

I'm not a "thoughts and prayers" kind of guy. For all those we’ve lost and all those we can possibly save, let’s do something before we must once again offer our condolences.