
Public Health
Philly and its suburbs are under a Code Orange due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
2 months ago
Philly’s summer has been wetter than normal. So what’s with the drought watch?
Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.
2 months ago
8 mistakes to avoid if you’re going out in the heat
You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
3 months ago
Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it
Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.
3 months ago
Code Orange declared for Philly, suburbs due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
3 months ago
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
Senator Chuck Schumer said the drink contains nearly twice as much caffeine as Red Bull and poses a health risk to children.
3 months ago
Philly community baby shower bridges resource gap for expecting mothers
Community baby showers have become crucial one-stop-shops for information and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and child care.
3 months ago
Philadelphia region among hotspots for PFAS in tap water, study finds
The USGS study is the first to evaluate PFAS in both public and private drinking water nationwide.
3 months ago
Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever. Tuesday broke it
For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory.
3 months ago
Code Orange declared for Philly area due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
3 months ago
The new study is the first to break down pregnancy-related death rates by race and state, offering clues for public health officials to take action.
3 months ago
Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate
Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role.
3 months ago
Chester County launches program to transport people to court appointments, recovery services
Chester County identified transportation as a major barrier to community members getting to problem-solving court appointments and recovery services.
3 months ago
New Pa. nursing home staffing requirements in effect, with more changes slated for 2024
New regulations require more direct care hours for residents and tighter staffing ratios at nearly 700 long-term care facilities statewide.
3 months ago
Climate change keeps making wildfires and smoke worse. Scientists call it the ‘new abnormal’
As smoky as the summer has been so far, scientists say it will likely be worse in future years because of climate change.
3 months ago