Health
‘Young miracle:’ Baby recovers from Ebola in Congo outbreak
A baby who was admitted to an Ebola treatment center just six days after birth has now recovered from the virus.
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On this episode of The Pulse, we examine violence — what sparks it, how it spreads, and where it can lead. We’ll learn about ...
Air Date: December 14, 2018
Listen 48:56Naloxone, just in case: Pennsylvania hands out thousands of overdose-reversal kits
More than 5,100 kits were made available at 80 health clinics, libraries and public spaces across Pennsylvania.
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Sleepless no more in Seattle: Later school start time pays off for teens
Researchers at the University of Washington studied the high school students both before and after the start-time change. Their findings appear in a study published Wednesday
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Lots of antibiotics are used in beef production. McDonald’s vows to change this
Environmentalists are applauding the commitment.
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Pa. prepares to give out free overdose reversal drugs Thursday
Eighty locations across Pennsylvania are getting ready to hand out free naloxone this Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Delaware’s top private employer increasing minimum wage to $15 per hour
Delaware’s largest private employer says it is increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour. Officials with Christiana Care He ...
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Research gaps leave doctors guessing about treatments for pregnant women
Historically, pregnant women have been excluded from medical research, because scientists and ethicists were concerned that experimenting could hurt them or their fetus.
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Updated Pa. guidelines say all ERs should treat addicted patients with medication
The guidelines say all emergency departments in the state should be ready to treat patients who are already addicted with medications that prevent painful withdrawal symptoms.
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Listen 1:15Ocean County officials: Up to 86 potentially exposed to measles at private event
Health officials in Ocean County say 86 people who attended a private event may have been exposed to measles.
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‘We’re fighting for our lives’ — patients protest sky-high insulin prices
Angela Lautner knew her thirst was unusual, even for someone directing airplanes, outside in the Memphis summer heat.
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New websites offer online resources for addiction treatment in Philly and beyond
Philadelphia has launched a new website where people receiving Medicaid benefits can find information about behavioral health and addiction treatment.
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For one rural community, fighting addiction started with recruiting the right doctor
Many rural communities lack basic resources for substance abuse.
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Shingles vaccine shortage expected to continue through 2019
There’s a nationwide shortage of the new shingles vaccine, called Shingrix, which is made by Glaxosmithkline.
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Pa. Health Department ordered to turn over leases on nursing homes
A PennLive investigation found problems at homes formerly owned by Golden Living.
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