Health
What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City
The disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread in building water systems.
10 months ago
Home health care agencies say Pennsylvania’s rapidly aging population and low reimbursement payment rates set by the state are unsustainable.
10 months ago
Listen 1:15CDC to disburse delayed funds for fighting fentanyl and more, staffers say
Much of the public health agency's $9 billion budget had been in limbo but funds are finally flowing, according to CDC staffers.
10 months ago
Three years after the school shooting in Uvalde, survivors struggle to find ongoing support
On May 24, 2022, a shooter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas killed 19 students and two teachers. Survivors still navigate barriers to getting support.
10 months ago
Listen 5:50Cancer survivorship programs and clinics can help patients figure out what long-term recovery might look like and address the physical and mental effects of treatment.
10 months ago
Listen 12:28Community-led diabetes programs in Cumberland County are closing gaps in care for Latino residents with education, support and prevention.
10 months ago
We explore what comes next after surviving something extraordinary.
Air Date: August 1, 2025
Listen 44:31Why 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.
10 months ago
When Organ Donation Goes Wrong
More than a hundred thousand people in the U.S. are on the national transplant list waiting for a life-sa ...
Air Date: July 30, 2025
Listen 35:48Researchers mapped out the economic impact of the federal government canceling research grants that had already been approved.
10 months ago
Listen 1:48A new therapy support group at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation helps patients regain independence and identity with makeup and skin care classes.
10 months ago
Listen 2:45Remember when swimsuits weren't allowed? A history of nude swimming
While it might be unbelievable today, boys were once required to swim nude at YMCA pools — yet some recall the experience with no shame.
10 months ago
Listen 11:14Delaware County residents plagued by longer ambulance rides, emergency room waits
Crozer Health’s shutdown is affecting everyone from Delaware County’s working-class neighborhoods near the riverfront all the way to the Main Line.
10 months ago
Listen 4:02ChristianaCare to open West Grove ‘neighborhood hospital’ in August
The site of the former Jennersville Hospital in Chester County will soon be home to ChristianaCare’s first neighborhood hospital.
10 months ago
Listen 0:43Untangling Shame and Its Effects On Our Health
A look at the roots of shame, and how it affects our behavior, our choices, and our health.
Air Date: July 25, 2025
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