Health
Cases pending in Philadelphia courts allege children were tied up with duct tape by a driver paid for by the state to take them to preschool.
6 years ago
Listen 2:30Survival of the friendliest: How our close friendships help us thrive
Lydia Denworth wants you to make more time for friends, says the author of the new book Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond
6 years ago
‘The right thing to do’: Hahnemann owner will pay its former doctors’ malpractice insurance
American Academic Health System will put up $6.3 million for “tail coverage.” An insurance entity also owned by Joel Freedman will pay $12 million.
6 years ago
Autism and child care: How a lack of quality programs hurts families
Providers equipped to meet autistic kids’ needs are lacking, experts say. Some parents have no alternative but to cut back at work or quit their jobs.
6 years ago
Listen 5:27Fight rages over medical malpractice lawsuits in Pa. as report fails to settle the dispute
The overall number of active medical staff practicing statewide increased before and after the changes of the early 2000s.
6 years ago
What’s a ‘super-spreading event’? And has it happened with COVID-19?
At least 11 cases of the viral disease are linked to a British man's ski trip to the Alps after attending a conference in Singapore.
6 years ago
Philly announces public safety plan to prepare for launch of supervised injection site
A strategy to protect the facility and its neighbors anticipates a final court ruling clearing the way for the nation’s first supervised injection site.
6 years ago
Real orgasms and transcendent pleasure: How women are reigniting desire
How can more women allow themselves to experience sexual pleasure?
6 years ago
Second University of Delaware student tests negative for coronavirus
Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have no confirmed cases to date of COVID-19, which originated in China.
6 years ago
How not to get sick on a plane: A guide to avoiding pathogens
Here are recommendations from researchers on how to stave off infectious diseases such as the common cold and the flu during a flight.
6 years ago
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.
6 years ago
Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have no confirmed cases to date of COVID-19, which originated in China.
6 years ago
Getting ready for Charlie’s Law on safe disposal of unused medications
Pharmacists and doctors required to assist in safe disposal and to educate patients on dangers of holding on to medicines
6 years ago
New fund helps Pa. abuse survivors pay for counseling without involving police
Pennsylvania residents who’ve experienced sexual assault can apply for a share of $5 million to pay for counseling — even if they never reported it.
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