
Health
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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.
2 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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
Listen 50:03Dogs struggle with summer heat: Here’s how to keep them safe
Heat waves are tough on people — and tougher on some pets, especially dogs. A vet offers advice on keeping them safe.
3 weeks ago
The city must create a new permit system before it can enforce where and when service providers can offer addiction and homelessness outreach in Kensington.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:15Penn’s lawsuit against drugmakers joins hundreds of similar accusations. The defendants insist the charges are without merit.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:32Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency happens when veins in the legs can’t properly carry blood back to the heart, which can lead to blood pooling in the lower legs.
4 weeks ago
ChristianaCare and Virtua Health pursue merger to form new regional health system
The health care systems collectively operate 600 sites, including hospitals and outpatient offices, across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
1 month ago
Listen 1:09Rite Aid closures prompt Delaware to enact patient and pharmacy protections
The state’s Department of Insurance has made requirements for health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.
1 month ago