Health
News on hospitals and health care in Philadelphia and stories about the issues that impact minds and bodies everywhere
Einstein Nurses United members say they want the hospital to commit to safer staffing levels, stable benefits and other upgrades in a new contract.
4 days ago
Lactation consultants can only bill UnitedHealthcare for services provided to a mother, but not her baby, starting Sept. 1.
4 days ago
Listen 1:11Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd.
1 week ago
Women in the study who were obese and taking GLP-1 weight loss medications were 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than other women.
1 week ago
Listen 1:23Temple study finds adults who got gender-affirming surgeries happy with results, not the process
As governments try to limit gender-affirming surgeries for adults, researchers looked at how the process can be better for those who can get them.
1 week ago
Listen 1:41COVID-19 supplies and other public health services at four resource hubs will move to new community action centers at different city locations.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:17When Healthcare Meets the Law: Abortion, Cannabis, and Corporate Medicine
From abortion to medical marijuana, a look at how politics and the law impact our healthcare
Air Date: June 5, 2026
Listen 49:34Lancaster-based Sun Point Foundation has taken over operations of Council for Relationships. The Philly nonprofit was set to close in May.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11The Big Fix: getting kids off screens
Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?
Air Date: May 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:27Can bioengineered chewing gum help prevent oral, head and neck cancers? Penn researchers are hopeful
The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:42Penn PCOS Center to undergo name change in effort to improve care
The name change, which was 10 years in the making, reflects growing research showing that the effects of PCOS go far beyond reproductive health.
1 month ago
Listen 1:00Philly health department notifies Center City dental patients of possible exposure to hepatitis, HIV
City health officials are recommending disease testing for some patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse Square following “unsanitary practices.”
1 month ago
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