Health
When efforts to eat ‘clean’ become an unhealthy obsession
Whether it's gluten-free, dairy-free, raw food, or all-organic, many people these days are committed to so-called "clean eating."
6 years ago
More than 100 N.J. water systems may have unsafe lead levels
Analysis of state data finds that lead service lines are potentially harmful to more than 5 million area residents.
6 years ago
Pa. reports first death from vaping-related illness
The Pennsylvania Health Department says one person in the state has died from lung injuries associated with vaping.
6 years ago
While updating water meters, Philadelphia will develop database of city’s lead pipes
As part of its meter upgrade initiative, the Philadelphia Water Department will look for lead service lines inside homes and log the ones it finds.
6 years ago
N.J. should ban flavored e-cigarettes to curb youth vaping, task force urges
The ban was one of several recommendations made by a task force Gov. Phil Murphy created three weeks ago, as officials look for ways to curb youth vaping.
6 years ago
Fearing a sale, nurses at Temple University Hospital want to protect their jobs
The workers’ top priority is adding successorship language to a contract. That would require any new owner to honor the union accord already in place.
6 years ago
Pediatricians stand by meds for ADHD, but some say therapy should come first
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines on Monday that uphold the central role of medication, accompanied by behavioral therapy.
6 years ago
Many vaping illnesses linked to black market ‘Dank Vapes’ or other THC products
As the CDC continues to investigate cases of vaping-related lung disease, two states have found that many patients were using THC products sold under the label "Dank Vapes."
6 years ago
A place where the opioid problem is upside down
While the opioid problem in the U.S. is about too many opioids, in some countries there are few options for treating or controlling pain.
6 years ago
U.S. investigation of vaping-related illnesses focuses on THC
Health officials say their investigation into a recent outbreak of severe vaping-related illnesses is increasingly focused on products that contain THC.
6 years ago
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Air Date: September 27, 2019
Listen 48:42Smoking ban at drug rehab centers fuels black market for cigarettes, safety issues
Philly says the ban, started in January at city-funded centers, has been a success. But providers and clients say it’s still easy to smoke in treatment.
6 years ago
Public toilets and sinks are installed in Kensington — and were vandalized on the first day
The mobile trailers, part of an effort to combat hepatitis A, are locked up overnight.
6 years ago
If e-cigs were romaine lettuce, they’d be off the shelf, vaper’s mom tells Congress
"We are seeing more and more cases each day," the CDC's Dr. Anne Schuchat told lawmakers
6 years ago
Is Philly’s smoking ban at drug rehabs working?
It's been nine months since Philly banned smoking at city-funded drug rehab centers. Why it's hard to get answers about whether it's helping or hindering people in recovery.
Air Date: September 25, 2019
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