Public Health

Critics say kratom is dangerous and addictive, but others say it’s effective for withdrawing from opiates and pain relief.

Darryl Jenkins, executive manager of the Chester Water Authority, called the event “one of the most significant water main breaks” in the history of the organization.

Since 2017, the number of accidental overdoses in Chester County has steadily declined.

The nationwide shortage is being driven by a steady rise in demand for menopausal hormone therapy that is outpacing current patch supply.

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

A boil water advisory is in effect for a number of communities on the southern end of Delaware County.

El estado gastó $4 millones para eliminar los riesgos en 30 viviendas. Solo queda suficiente dinero para realizar trabajos en una pequeñísima fracción de las propiedades.

The project in South Jersey, already under construction, is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group as part of a $17 billion deal with Microsoft.

Unpacking a year of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services -- vaccines, ultra-processed foods, and the MAHA movement.

Reproductive medicine and fertility centers are required to meet specific safety standards and apply for state licensure under new rules.

The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support.

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.