Public Health

The state spent $4 million to remove hazards at 30 homes. There’s only enough cash left to do work at a tiny fraction of contaminated properties.

Pennsylvania has reported 12 confirmed cases of measles so far in 2026 and is on track to surpass last year’s total of 16 infections.

American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?

Pennsylvania nonprofit Be a Part of the Conversation is launching recovery programs and parent partnership services in southern Delaware for families affected by addiction.

Since the outbreak's start in 2022, about 14.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have died from the virus. Roughly half of those cases occurred in the first two months of 2026.

More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported in New Jersey within three days. No human cases have been reported.

The federal government will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, including emissions from cars, trucks and power plants, in a huge reversal for climate policy.

The network will offer hourly air quality index updates posted to a new website, Breathe Philly.

A new study out of the University Of Pennsylvania suggests certain noises promoted to support sleep may be more harmful than we thought.

The fire broke out Thursday night at a recycling facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Residents have been asked to avoid the area or stay inside due to smoke.

The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and a few years ago, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight risks for younger adults.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.

Some older Philadelphians are turning to each other for support in finding affordable housing options as they age.

The Obama-era policy determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Legal challenges are certain.

Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.