Health
News on hospitals and health care in Philadelphia and stories about the issues that impact minds and bodies everywhere
3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.’s push
The push to teach nutrition in medical schools predates the current administration. So far, 73 medical schools have signed on to the campaign.
3 days ago
Listen 1:35CHOP and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia work to remove mold, dust, pests and air quality issues that can trigger asthma attacks in kids.
5 days ago
Listen 4:49Drexel University has operated PSARC since 2011, but the center has struggled with staff shortages and funding gaps.
6 days ago
Listen 1:10One study found that 4 in 10 women who had postpartum hemorrhages after delivery were considered low risk when admitted.
1 week ago
Listen 1:36If left untreated, symptoms can last anywhere between a few days and a month or longer.
2 weeks ago
Changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1 include new work requirements and restrictions on who is eligible for the safety net insurance program.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14American smoking rates have reached historic lows, but cigarettes are all over pop culture, as are nicotine products like vapes and pouches.
Air Date: July 8, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:15Philadelphia heat-related death toll jumps to 7 fatalities in first week of July
Philly had one of the hottest July Fourth weekends on record as it hosted thousands of visitors for World Cup matches and America’s 250th birthday.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:532 new measles cases reported in Chester County as regional Pennsylvania outbreak grows
A measles outbreak that began in April now includes cases in seven Pennsylvania counties as health officials try to increase vaccination rates.
3 weeks ago
From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.
Air Date: July 3, 2026
Listen 50:07Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.
3 weeks ago
Medical advances mean that more people are surviving cancer. But not everyone is benefiting from those gains equally, a new report shows.
3 weeks ago
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