
Health
A look back at the Terri Schiavo case, and what it revealed about the mysteries of consciousness.
Air Date: March 21, 2025
Listen 48:55A civil lawsuit in Delco threatens to upend Crozer’s sale
A Delaware County judge ruled in favor of a civil lawsuit seeking to block the Foundation of Delaware County from giving money to Crozer’s parent company.
3 weeks ago
New CPR training device bridges language gaps, offers accessibility
A new Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk provides life-saving information to Latino communities.
3 weeks ago
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders
Take precautions around sick or dead wild birds, experts recommend. But you can keep your bird feeder up.
3 weeks ago
Philly’s community mobile crisis response teams are requesting more funding to meet demand.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:22New Jersey lawmaker wants insurance companies to cover menopause treatments
Proposed legislation in New Jersey would require insurance companies to pay for menopause treatment and raise awareness about it.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:16New Jersey remains vigilant about bird flu amid growing number of cases
Live poultry markets in New Jersey where bird flu was found have reopened after being disinfected. Cat owners get an avian influenza warning.
4 weeks ago
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified at least one local case of measles, unrelated to the recent case in Montgomery County.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:055 years since the pandemic started, long COVID patients are still hoping for a cure
They're pushing for more funding to find effective treatments. Researchers are finally starting to make headway but have a way to go.
4 weeks ago
About 20% of people in Pennsylvania and Delaware are 65 or older, a traditional age for people to leave the workforce and retire.
4 weeks ago
Listen 2:01Short-term agreement reached to keep Crozer Health open
The Foundation for Delaware County will provide an undisclosed amount of funding to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital operational in the short term.
1 month ago
Plastic surgery regret — what causes it, and how to avoid it
At 21, Carla Papas was excited to get a new nose — instead, she ended up with medical bills, trouble breathing, and crippling insecurity.
1 month ago
Listen 15:29A growing medical field looks at how skin and mental health are connected
Patients with skin conditions have long known their skin can affect their mental health and vice versa. More clinicians are exploring that.
1 month ago
Listen 10:50Philly anti-violence group says a national gun violence ad campaign missed the mark
Mothers In Charge expressed concern over the Ad Council’s gun violence campaign not reflecting the entire teen population.
1 month ago
Listen 1:14More daylight, less sleep: How to get ready for daylight saving time
Dr. Zhikui Wei says daylight saving time impacts overall health, but we can prepare for the time change.
1 month ago