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The ranking of 'asthma capitals' in the US is released each September, the peak time of year for asthma attacks and hospitalizations.

Presidents and prime ministers are traveling more than their counterparts of a generation ago. And where they go tells us about global priorities.

Despite good hydration and nutrition, many athletes across sports still suffer from unexpected cramps. The courts and fields they're playing on may be the missing link.

Italian and Russian futurists of the early 20th century imagined that technology would remake humanity. Today's techno-utopians are not so different.

It's not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it's happening more often. Several fascinating species are nesting in and near towns once again.

An analysis finds that fewer electric vehicles will also mean less investment to clean up the electricity sector.

Failed coup leaders don't always face punishment - and some who do receive treatment outside of courts.

Donald Trump's unprecedented firing of a Federal Reserve board member isn't just about her job status. It's about what checks remain on a president bent on vastly expanding his office's power.

Donald Trump's unprecedented firing of a Federal Reserve board member isn't just about her job status. It's about what checks remain on a president bent on vastly expanding his office's power.

An island-born, Philly-based theologian explains why being Puerto Rican is a source of both pride and ambivalence.