Health
For brain surgery patient, greatest challenge is motherhood
To many people, she is remembered as the girl with half a brain. But Christina Santhouse knows there are two little girls who will only know her as something else: Mom.
7 years ago
Age of fraud: Are seniors more vulnerable to financial scams?
Not only are older people heavily targeted by scammers, but surprising data suggest that, as we get older, we become more vulnerable to fraud in so many of its forms.
7 years ago
Suicide rate for girls has been rising faster than for boys, study finds
Researchers examined more than 85,000 youth suicides that occurred between 1975 and 2016.
7 years ago
Calories, carbs, fat, fiber: Unraveling the links between breast cancer and diet
During the study, some women in both groups were diagnosed with breast cancer, but those who'd changed their diets had a 21 percent lower risk of dying from the disease.
7 years ago
The generic drugs you’re taking may not be as safe or effective as you think
Most of the generic medicines being sold in the U.S. are manufactured overseas, mostly in India and China.
7 years ago
How to help a kid survive early puberty
From surging hormones and acne to body hair and body odor, puberty can be a rocky transition for any kid.
7 years ago
Why we can’t stop using our phones while driving
Notifications and texts offer immediate gratification some can’t resist when behind the wheel. To kick the habit, some behavior rewiring is needed.
7 years ago
Listen 08:44Why 40% of Philadelphians don’t drink the city’s tap wooder
The city mounted a new campaign to convince Philly residents the water is safe and delicious. But why don't they trust it in the first place?
Air Date: May 16, 2019
Listen 12:58Pennsylvania’s state hospitals: A ‘long history of evolution’ continues with Norristown unit closure
The civil unit at Norristown State Hospital was reserved for civilians, with no criminal record, in need of mental health services. It's expected to close by fall of 2019.
7 years ago
3 medical marijuana changes being considered in Pa.
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine led a discussion around adding anxiety and Tourette syndrome to the list of conditions to be treated with medical cannabis.
7 years ago
It’s not just measles. What you should know about vaccines for adults
The CDC recommends that adults get multiple vaccines for conditions ranging from tetanus to influenza to cervical cancer.
7 years ago
Sweetened-beverage sales drop as a result of soda tax, Penn study finds
Penn researchers found sweetened-beverage sales at groceries, pharmacies and mass retailers fell in the year after the controversial soda tax took effect.
7 years ago
Philly’s next water commissioner wants to keep your H2O clean, green and affordable
Hayman shared ambitions that suggest a renewed focus on customer service for a nationally renowned department that has struggled to gain trust locally.
7 years ago
New Jersey DEP says it’s working with chemical companies to curb PFAS
After a scathing letter from companies, officials said they hope for a voluntary resolution to contamination.
7 years ago
Finding emotional support when your sibling has an addiction
The experience of a brother or sister of someone with a drug addiction is distinct from a parent’s. Siblings may feel guilty they didn’t see signs of a substance problem.
7 years ago
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