Health
News on hospitals and health care in Philadelphia and stories about the issues that impact minds and bodies everywhere
Federal agencies and state partners announced criminal charges against 19 people who allegedly defrauded Medicaid with home health schemes.
5 days ago
Listen 1:18The Reach Out and Read model targets literacy rates among young kids. A new Pennsylvania affiliate is expanding services in the commonwealth.
5 days ago
Listen 1:06Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.
6 days ago
Listen 4:45Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases
More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.
1 week ago
Health experts warn summer relief may hide ongoing mental health struggles for teens
Teenagers may seem happier once school ends, but mental health experts say summer can mask anxiety and depression rather than resolve it.
1 week ago
The Future of Pain Relief: Managing Chronic Pain, Laughing Gas and Safer Opioids
Exploring new research on the causes of — and potential solutions to — different kinds of pain.
Air Date: July 31, 2026
Listen 49:34The CDC and Delaware public health officials urge unvaccinated residents exposed to the measles virus to get the shots within three days.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:54There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026.
2 weeks ago
Jet Lag, Cruise Outbreaks and Vacation Constipation: How to Deal with Travel Health Woes
An exploration of vacation health hazards, and how to keep them from wrecking your fun.
Air Date: July 24, 2026
Listen 49:34Pennsylvania ACA health insurers propose double-digit premium increases for 2027
The total average premium rate increase request in the individual market is 17%. Some insurers like Ambetter are requesting an average increase of 40%.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:05New mobile mammography unit aims to address barriers to receiving care in Sussex County, Delaware
TidalHealth Mobile Mammography launched this month. Its goal is to bring screenings to neighborhoods in Sussex County with limited preventive care.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:58Delaware declares measles outbreak as cases quickly climb to 4
Delaware had not recorded a single case of measles in more than a decade until this week, as outbreaks and infections nationwide grow.
3 weeks ago
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