Health
Eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning recalled by manufacturer
The drops were sold by CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and other retailers.
1 year ago
Did Pa.’s exposure notification apps help prevent the spread of COVID-19?
"We were building the plane while we were flying it,” said one consultant.
1 year ago
Listen 2:54The Biden administration is requesting that Congress appropriate $7.5 billion for WIC in the 2024 fiscal budget, up from $6 billion last year.
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Salty, Crunchy, and Addictive: A Physician’s Fight Against Ultra-Processed Foods
Physician Chris van Tulleken says ultra-processed foods — like cereals or protein bars — package sugar, salt, and fat into massive doses of calories making us sick.
Air Date: November 15, 2023
Listen 33:00Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain
Government surveys suggest that millions of people in the U.S. are living with neurological symptoms linked to long COVID.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America brings its ‘Educating America Tour’ to Philadelphia this week
The Philadelphia tour date is scheduled for Nov. 15 in Center City. The educational conference is designed for professionals and caregivers.
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New Jersey launches a reproductive health information website
Information about reproductive health is now available on a new state website.
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Listen 1:14The final deadline for ACA open enrollment is January 15 in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and January 31 in New Jersey.
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Listen 1:07Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here’s what’s new this year
ACA plans are now well entrenched — an estimated 16.3 million people signed up during open enrollment last year. This year may see even larger numbers.
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Panera now displaying warning about caffeinated ‘Charged Lemonade’ after UPenn student death
The new language says the drink should be consumed in moderation and not recommended for people sensitive to caffeine.
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How we can best support our loved ones in their final moments?
How a death doula supports the living, and the dying, at the end of life.
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Listen 12:53Living in denial: Does not talking about death make it any easier?
After facing several serious illnesses, Bob Slade and partner Michael Klena, figured out their own way to cope.
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Listen 17:08The FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Federal health officials issued the alert for six different brands of products after finding bacterial contamination at a manufacturing facility.
1 year ago
The virtual reality training program is a nine-minute video that can be viewed on virtual reality headsets, Android smartphones, and online.
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Listen 1:21Philly coalition urges next mayor to not leave underserved youth behind
The Kids Campaign wants the next administration to improve community safety, mental health services, and tackle gun violence “starting on day one.”
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