
Health
5 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.
1 month ago
About 20% of people in Pennsylvania and Delaware are 65 or older, a traditional age for people to leave the workforce and retire.
1 month 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
Prospect Medical Holdings says it only has enough cash to keep the hospitals up and running through March 14.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13What is Montgomery County doing to prevent its lone measles case from spreading?
It's too early to tell if CDC cuts could hamper Montgomery County’s ability to squash a potential measles outbreak. The county is working hard to contact trace.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59‘Did I waste 15 years of my life?’ Investigating my bipolar diagnosis
It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?
2 months ago
Listen 34:30Measles confirmed in unvaccinated Montgomery County child; others may have been exposed
The news comes soon after three cases of measles were reported in New Jersey, and while Texas is dealing with an outbreak involving dozens.
2 months ago
Cat euthanized in New Jersey after becoming sick from bird flu
Nearly 100 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu since 2022 across the country, according to the USDA's latest figures.
2 months ago
US has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in several states. Here’s what you should know
The measles virus is airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It most commonly affects kids.
2 months ago
(Mis)Diagnosis: Bipolar Disorder
On this episode, we’ll discuss what contributed to an explosion of bipolar diagnoses, and why experts disagree about whether this disorder is over-or underdiagnosed.
Air Date: February 28, 2025
Listen 48:41Bird flu detected in 2 New Jersey counties
Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.
2 months ago