Public Health

An estimated 2.9 million people worldwide live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and lifelong disease. It disproportionately affects women.

To date, there have been 15 human cases of West Nile Virus in New Jersey for 2024.

The debate offered the clearest look yet at a presidential race that has been repeatedly upended.

Of the districts receiving money, the School District of Philadelphia, where damaged asbestos has repeatedly shuttered schools, received the maximum grant amount.

New updated vaccines for flu and COVID-19, as well as protection against RSV for infants and seniors, will be available this fall.

The academic conference is open to researchers, students and the public. Topics will include psychedelics, mental health and metaphysics.

Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.

Gore, known for the Gore-Tex fabric, is accused of improperly disposing of hazardous waste into sewers and the air.

United Auto Workers’ director is furious at other unions for supporting indoor smoking in Atlantic City casinos, despite the health risk it poses to workers.

The ruling is a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Misinformation, distrust in medical providers, politics and experiences during the height of COVID are playing into people’s views of vaccination, experts say.

atTAcK addiction offered support and resources to incoming students at the University of Delaware in hopes of preventing overdose deaths.

Delaware County elected officials accuse the California-based Prospect Medical Holdings of starving Crozer Health to line the company’s coffers.

“Dangerously hot conditions” are in the forecast. A Code Orange is also in effect due to poor air quality.

Tech OWL, which stands for Technology for Our Whole Lives, provides the surrounding North Philadelphia community with workshops, classes and a space for connecting.