
Public Health
N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders
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.
7 months ago
Attorneys plan to sue Del. company under federal environmental act
Gore, known for the Gore-Tex fabric, is accused of improperly disposing of hazardous waste into sewers and the air.
7 months ago
UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over New Jersey casino smoking loophole
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.
7 months ago
Judge allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow 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.
7 months ago
Philadelphia-area health experts see shift in attitudes on vaccination in ‘post-COVID’ era
Misinformation, distrust in medical providers, politics and experiences during the height of COVID are playing into people’s views of vaccination, experts say.
7 months ago
Listen 7:44atTAcK addiction offered support and resources to incoming students at the University of Delaware in hopes of preventing overdose deaths.
7 months ago
Listen 1:20Delaware County elected officials accuse the California-based Prospect Medical Holdings of starving Crozer Health to line the company’s coffers.
7 months ago
The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible
“Dangerously hot conditions” are in the forecast. A Code Orange is also in effect due to poor air quality.
8 months ago
Temple’s Institute on Disabilities launches a new community center
Tech OWL, which stands for Technology for Our Whole Lives, provides the surrounding North Philadelphia community with workshops, classes and a space for connecting.
8 months ago
Mosquito-borne illnesses discovered throughout Philadelphia region
West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in nearly every county in the region, and one case of Eastern equine encephalitis was reported in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
8 months ago
The number of overdose deaths nationally fell in 2023 for the first time in five years, but more than 107,000 still lost their lives to overdoses.
8 months ago
Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities
“That’s my dad!” 17-year-old Gus Walz could be seen exclaiming Wednesday night. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, the governor of Minnesota.
8 months ago
Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination
Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.
8 months ago
Listen 1:14Montgomery County now offers free period products in all county buildings
Pads and tampons will be available in all bathrooms in county buildings, including courthouses, health and human services buildings, parks and historic sites.
8 months ago
Listen 1:03Rethinking advice amid COVID summer surge: How long do you really need to isolate?
If you Google COVID isolation standards, you're likely to get a few different answers. So which one should you follow?
8 months ago
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