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Study: Low pay a driving factor in N.J.’s primary care shortage

The report found that New Jersey has around 17 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is far below previous estimates.

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A shocking secret, years of denial, and reconciling one’s identity: Sophie Ottaway shares her story

About 16 years ago, Sophie Ottaway made a shocking discovery about her identity – she was born a male. The truth brought on years of denial, feelings of betrayal, and trauma.

1 year ago

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New Jersey
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New Jersey students warned of fentanyl risks during spring break

“They think it’s something that, if their peers are doing it, it's safe,” said one youth coordinator. “They don’t see the radical risk or the radical dangers.”

1 year ago

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Kids
Medicine
Public Health

Study shows new infant RSV antibody shot is highly effective. Delaware Valley pediatricians are hopeful for more protections next fall

A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.

1 year ago

The Pulse

Discovering your True Identity

How does our past shape who we are? On this episode, we explore stories of long-buried secrets, and how their discovery changed people’s sense of identity.

Air Date: March 22, 2024

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Sen. Vincent Hughes
Government
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Pennsylvania
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Pa. Democrats, doctors push preservation of Affordable Care Act in face of Trump’s promise to repeal

Although initially highly partisan, Republicans appear to have largely given up the fight over the 2010 law. However, the presumed party nominee still has it in his sights.

1 year ago

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NPR
Explainers
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National

More than 440,000 Starbucks mugs recalled after reports of a dozen injuries

The mugs were manufactured by Nestlé USA and sold as part of a 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift set sold online and at Target, Walmart and Nexcom.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
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Environment
Philadelphia
Politics
Sports
Streets & Roads

Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario, Fixing Philadelphia’s Littering Problem

You’ve probably seen Liquid Death at parties, bars, and grocery stores. Yes, the tall-boy aluminum cans with heavy metal lettering ...

Air Date: March 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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Gender
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Mental Health
National
New Jersey
Public Health

U.S. maternal mortality rates ‘not as bad as previously thought’ says Rutgers epidemiologist, researchers in new study

Researchers found a much lower mortality rate — 10.4 deaths per every 100,000 births — after investigating data collected by the CDC.

1 year ago

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NPR
Medicine
National
Public Health

In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on COVID treatment

The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its influential COVID-19 treatment guidelines, used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic.

1 year ago

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The Pulse
Behavioral Health
Sex & Relationships

How the COVID-19 pandemic changed relationships, and how to move forward

The pandemic and its fallout forged new bones of contention between friends and families. Psychologist Dan Gottlieb offers advice on how to begin repairing those relationships

1 year ago

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The Pulse

The Lasting Impacts of COVID-19

We look at the pandemic’s continuing fallout and efforts to recover, from rehabbing public health’s reputation to the lonely search for a long COVID treatment.

Air Date: March 15, 2024

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NPR
Kids
Public Health

Delta-8, an unregulated form of THC, is popular among high school students

It's milder than its cousin, delta-9 THC, the main intoxicant in marijuana, but has similar effects on the brain and the body.

1 year ago

Entrance of the Honickman Center
Business
Health Care
Philadelphia

Jefferson Health opens Honickman Center in Philly’s Market East

Jefferson Health plans to consolidate several specialties in the new building, which was designed with suggestions from patients and healthcare workers.

1 year ago

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Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Nemours Children’s Health opens specialty care, ambulatory surgical center in Malvern

The 43,000-square-foot facility in Chester County will offer 18 medical and outpatient surgical specialties for children.

1 year ago

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