Mobile Services

Cooper Mobile Unit

Cooper Health's new mobile unit brings primary care to people with autism and other developmental disabilities

For some, Overdose Awareness Day is more than a remembrance. It's a way to protest the city's approach to the crisis

Overdose Awareness Day

Enforcement of law that restricts mobile services in Kensington will be delayed, city officials say

Mobile Services Kensington

New restrictions on mobile outreach in Kensington take effect Sunday, but it's unclear how they will be implemented

Mobile Services Law Truck

New restrictions placed on mobile medical services in Kensington

What role should mobile medical providers play in Kensington? City Council nears vote on new restrictions

Mobile Services Kensington

Analyst: Comcast should purchase Verizon in $215 billion deal, create speedier service

Exercise Healthy Lifestyle

The surest path to longevity is adopting healthy lifestyles. But many Americans struggle to find...

Plastic Parkinson's Medication

Scientists used E. coli bacteria to turn plastic bottles into a Parkinson's medication

Drexel Medical School

Drexel University is rolling out a 3-year medical degree program to help address the shortage of...

Soda Mental Health

Drinking soda linked to higher risk of anxiety in adolescents, study finds

COVID-19 Deaths Undercount

As many as 1 in 5 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted during the pandemic's first 2 years, study finds

Babies Toddlers Deception

Babies understand deceit as early as 8 months old. By age 3, children are adept 'little liars'

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