Health
After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms
The symptoms can include nerve pain, emotional numbness and sexual dysfunction and can last for years after stopping the drugs.
7 months ago
American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly 20 years, new study finds
Kids' health "reflects what’s happening in society at large,” said Christopher Forrest, a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a co-author of the study.
7 months ago
Tower Health announces about 50 layoffs across its 4-hospital Pennsylvania health system
The layoffs mainly affect manager-level roles and vacant positions that will no longer be filled across all hospitals and outpatient offices.
7 months ago
Listen 1:06Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area
When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.
7 months ago
Working, traveling and thriving: The modern experience of aging
As we live longer, our ideas about aging and the roles of older people need a serious overhaul. This hour on Studio 2, we break down the stereotypes around aging.
Air Date: July 2, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:355 ways Trump’s tax bill will limit health care access
With spending cuts poised to hit medical providers, Medicaid recipients and Affordable Care Act enrollees, here's how the bill will affect health care access in the U.S.
7 months ago
The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.
7 months ago
RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?
Outside researchers who have looked at the 2017 study say there are a lot of gaps in the information provided in the study.
7 months ago
Former Crozer Health patients can get digital and paper copies of their medical records at one of Delco’s Navigating Our Healthcare System for Seniors summer series events.
7 months ago
Listen 2:07Surveyed workers report experiencing headaches, fatigue, nausea, confusion and even seizures when indoor temperatures regularly reach 80 degrees or above.
7 months ago
Listen 1:37The Philadelphia Conquering Cancer Coalition aims to remove barriers and improve communication and collaboration between various health centers and community organizations.
7 months ago
Listen 1:23The Trump administration cut millions of dollars in research funding. Private funders in the area are stepping in, but say they cannot completely fill the gap.
7 months ago
Listen 4:13House lawmakers from Delaware County are leading efforts to regulate private equity transactions after the closure of Crozer Health last month.
7 months ago
Listen 1:23The FIFA Club World Cup this summer will be a practice run for public health officials to prepare for a larger crowd of international visitors in 2026.
7 months ago
Listen 1:30Pennsylvania researchers see tick population and related diseases ticking up
The state's Tick Research Lab, based at East Stroudsburg University, has recorded more than twice as many ticks this May compared to the same time last year.
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