Health
There’s no right way to grieve
Air Date: January 26, 2018
Listen 49:29FDA panel gives qualified support to claims for ‘safer’ smoking device
The FDA doesn't have to follow the advisory panel's advice but usually does.
6 years ago
Flu outbreak causing a drop in N.J. blood donations
Officials are urging anyone who is feeling well to consider donating blood to prevent the shortage from getting worse.
6 years ago
Is Todd Simpson’s musical talent a gift, or does science explain it?
Blues guitarist Todd Simpson has a genetic disorder. His family calls his innate musical talent a gift from God. Some scientists wonder if it came from a tiny blip in his DNA.
6 years ago
Listen 12:35Funders, operators sought to start safe-injection sites in Philly
The announcement opened the door for any organizations interested in operating, funding or offering a location for the sites to approach the city.
6 years ago
How to avoid the flu, besides getting vaccinated
What steps can people take to avoid the flu, aside from getting vaccinated? Wash hands frequently, stay away from sick people, and eat a healthy diet year round, say doctors.
6 years ago
Penn State research links opioid deaths to economic hardship, natural disasters
New research from Penn State finds as incomes dropped and unemployment rose, communities suffered higher rates of opioid-related deaths.
6 years ago
Nadine Burke Harris’ “The Deepest Well”
Air Date: January 23, 2018
Listen 49:31U.S. mortality rate not falling as quickly as other countries, partly because of obesity
When it comes to lowering the mortality rate, the U.S. is behind other developed countries like Canada, Norway, the U.K., and Australia.
6 years ago
When a tattoo means life or death. Literally.
The tattoo stretched across the man's chest. It said "Do Not Resuscitate." His signature was tattooed at the end.
6 years ago
Before ‘Roe v. Wade,’ the women of ‘Jane’ provided abortions for the women of Chicago
Ultimately, Roe vs. Wade brought an end to Jane because women then had access to legal abortion providers.
6 years ago
International medical travelers a boon to Philadelphia
The Philadelphia region boasts more than 20 universities and colleges, as well as five medical schools and schools of nursing and health care administration.
6 years ago
Local specialists echo national concerns over ending behavioral health registry
Behavioral Health practitioners nationwide have used the registry’s list of hundreds of evidence-based practices as the industry standard for what works.
6 years ago
Local addiction specialists still waiting for federal support to trickle down
Elana Gordon, a reporter for WHYY’s The Pulse, joined NewsWorks Tonight to weigh in on the local response to federal action.
6 years ago
Listen 5:09Musician visits Pa. school to help kids find their way beyond trauma
Valley Day School in Bucks County takes a trauma-informed approach to its students who have behavioral or emotional issues. Singer/songwriter Sam Baker can relate.
6 years ago
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