
Health
Philly 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.”
1 month ago
Is there a right way to face the end of life? On this show, we explore how we talk about death (or not) and how we can best support our loved ones in their final moments.
Air Date: October 27, 2023
Listen 53:41The Middle East crisis is stirring up a ‘tsunami’ of mental health woes
The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come.
1 month ago
Philly adopts new door-to-door canvass approach to prevent drug overdose deaths
The new Philly Counts project aims to reach 100,000 doors in city “hot spots” of drug overdose deaths in Black and brown communities.
2 months ago
Listen 4:29A seasonal viral stew is brewing with flu, RSV, COVID and more
National data shows COVID-19 levels are moderate. In most of the U.S., levels of other respiratory viruses are low, although RSV is ticking up in some southeastern states.
2 months ago
Delaware launches innovative QT30 app to enhance child development
The state’s QT30 program was originally presented as a brochure, but the new app should better communicate how parents can promote child development.
2 months ago
The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns
The federal agency says it is proposing a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair straighteners and smoothers, which have been linked to increased cancer risks.
2 months ago
Smith launched a nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients through mentorship, beauty tutorials, diet tips, and a series of five books featuring candid survivor stories.
2 months ago
The move comes as Crozer hospitals have continued to shutter critical services and lay off health care workers.
2 months ago
Kaiser Permanente reaches a tentative deal with health care worker unions after a recent strike
The unions had said bargaining sessions had been scheduled for this week.
2 months ago
Shame and Blame: How Stigma Impacts Health
We explore stigmatized health conditions — how they earn their reputations, affect the lives of patients, and complicate efforts to treat them.
Air Date: October 13, 2023
Listen 49:28Philly-area parents search for RSV antibody shots as winter approaches
The newborn RSV antibody shots offer protection against severe illness for at least five months, but they may not be widely available until next year.
2 months ago
Listen 4:22A doctor’s hunt for community-based solutions to childhood obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for managing childhood obesity, but the recommendations are a challenge for overwhelmed health systems.
2 months ago
Listen 12:55The Philly ‘heiress’ who died from an illegal abortion, sending a saloon manager to jail
The 1955 case of Doris Jean Ostreicher became a media sensation, and ended up sending a saloon manager and his wife to jail.
2 months ago
How Science is Transforming Weight Loss
We explore this new science, and how these solutions are — or aren’t — working on the ground.
Air Date: October 6, 2023
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