Public Health

Because the case has prompted death threats and protests, Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said “less advertisement of this hearing is better.”

While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive and would apply nationwide.

Prospect’s inability to pay its bills has previously caused delays in vital supplies and the loss of a police officer, who was permanently stationed outside a medical center.

Several Atlantic City casino dealers with cancer, and others who fear they may develop it, are asking New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in the state's casinos.

The district allocated last year’s hazard cleanup donation to 209 schools, including the one just closed in West Oak Lane.

Five women who were denied abortions under Texas law while facing medical crises are suing the state, asking a judge to clarify exceptions to the laws.

Shapiro's office said he will push Norfolk Southern to cover any additional costs that accumulate.

Advocates say the stigma around menstrual health is a barrier to equitable access to period products.

Building 21, which was built in 1915, now joins a list of more than 2,200 asbestos abatement projects.

So far this year, there have been 196 abatement projects at Philadelphia schools.

The nearly $80 million grant will help Nemours Children's Hospital focus on long-overlooked patients with cancer, blood illness, and sickle cell disease.

President Joe Biden brought up that cost cap during his annual State of the Union address last month. He called for insulin costs for everyone to be capped at $35.

Since the COVID pandemic began three years ago, its origin has been a topic of much scientific — and political — debate.

Federal environmental authorities say shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment will resume Monday to two Ohio sites.

The first lady appealed for more countries to join in, saying “we cannot be the only ones” helping.