Public Health

More than 2,000 rallied in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide protest that included almost every state in the U.S.

Dr. Zhikui Wei says daylight saving time impacts overall health, but we can prepare for the time change.

The Congressional budget resolution passed last week calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts.

It's too early to tell if CDC cuts could hamper Montgomery County’s ability to squash a potential measles outbreak. The county is working hard to contact trace.

Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.

The news comes soon after three cases of measles were reported in New Jersey, and while Texas is dealing with an outbreak involving dozens.

Nearly 100 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu since 2022 across the country, according to the USDA's latest figures.

In a recording obtained by WHYY, a Camden County official said it was “by the grace of God” neighboring sewage treatment operations were spared.

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.

Residents are meeting with company representatives on Thursday night.

Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.

A program matches unrepresented patients with volunteers who can make care decisions for them during health care crises.

Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.

As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.

Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.