Health

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (914+ words) The firefighting foam used to extinguish fuel fires has contaminated drinking water supplies nationwide. Thousands of residents living near military bases in Delaware drank contaminated tap water for years, unaware they were ingesting toxic PFAS chemicals that are now linked…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (306+ words) An agreement between the A.I. duPont Charitable Trust, Nemours Foundation and Delaware DOJ will advance childhood health in Delaware. The agreement among the trust, the State of Delaware, the State of Florida and the Nemours Foundation commits $950 million over 11 years to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (232+ words) Recently, even leaders in the AI world have been warning about all the bad things AI could eventually mean for us. But four universities in our region are teaming up to hopefully harness AI's powers for good. The $21 million, five-year…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (671+ words) Researchers at the University of Delaware have launched a new artificial intelligence institute aimed at developing technology that can assist clinicians and physical therapists in delivering more personalized care. University leaders this week cut the ribbon on the National Science…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (143+ words) Pharmacy Profiles and Delaware Pharmacy Society Applaud Landmark Legislation to Streamline Provider Credentialing and Expand Patient Access to Care The legislation was approved unanimously by both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly and was signed into law by Governor Matt…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (240+ words) Laurel, Del.– Saturday october 3rd the Laurel Public Library hosted a Delaware goes purple event for substance abuse prevention. The event was supported by the Sussex County health coalition and the Delaware department of health and social services offering resources and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (147+ words) NEW JERSEY - New Jersey’s Department of Health has confirmed the first death from West Nile virus in the state this year. West Nile is spread through mosquito bites. Health officials say the person who died lived in South Jersey and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (460+ words) Bringing a baby into the world is one of life's most exciting milestones, but the bill that follows can come as a shock. And as it turns out, where you live can make a big difference in how much you…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (698+ words) Oct 3, 2026, 2:58 PM New Jersey already permits cameras in group homes for people with developmental disabilities. Now, families are pushing legislation that would require certain facilities to install them if residents and their authorized representatives collectively request them and unanimously consent,…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (168+ words) The New Jersey Department of Health say 26 people have tested positive for West Nile virus in 2026, including the state’s first confirmed death from the virus. NJ confirms first West Nile death in state this year The New Jersey Department of…...