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Public Health

Cyclospora 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.

3 weeks ago

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K-12
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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.

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Addiction
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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

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the MMR vaccine
Delaware
Health Care
Medicine
Politics

‘Not out of the woods’: Delaware doctor predicts more measles cases as the state’s outbreak rises to 5

The CDC and Delaware public health officials urge unvaccinated residents exposed to the measles virus to get the shots within three days.

3 weeks ago

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National
Public Health

There 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.

4 weeks ago

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The Pulse
Public Health
Travel

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

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Health Care
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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%.

1 month ago

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A large pink bus that is used as a mobile mammography site.
Delaware
Health Care
Public Health

New 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.

1 month ago

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measles under a microscope
Delaware
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

Delaware 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.

1 month ago

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Studio 2
Food & Drink

What the cyclospora outbreak reveals about our food system

How can we build a more resilient food safety system? What steps can consumers take to protect themselves at home?

Air Date: July 22, 2026 12:00 pm

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Health Care
Pennsylvania

Pa. Medicaid now covers abortion, but for how long? AG, pro-life groups wage an appeals fight

Medicaid coverage for abortion services begins as Pennsylvania’s attorney general seeks to reinstate the state's ban on using public funds for abortion.

1 month ago

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the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
Delaware
Health Care
Medicine

Delaware confirms second measles case after reporting first infection in over a decade one day prior

Officials say both cases are in unvaccinated adult males in Kent County. Contact tracing is underway to determine any more exposures.

1 month ago

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Government Accountability
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Public Health

3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.’s push

The push to teach nutrition in medical schools predates the current administration. So far, 73 medical schools have signed on to the campaign.

1 month ago

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Tanesha Oglesby is pleased to have a new kitchen free of asthma triggers
Health Care
Home & Family
Housing
Philadelphia

Philadelphia doctors and construction workers target childhood asthma triggers with free home repair program

CHOP and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia work to remove mold, dust, pests and air quality issues that can trigger asthma attacks in kids.

1 month ago

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Crime
Health Care
Philadelphia

Philadelphia health department takes over management of sexual assault response center from Drexel University

Drexel University has operated PSARC since 2011, but the center has struggled with staff shortages and funding gaps.

1 month ago

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