
Health
India aims for the world’s biggest health care overhaul
In his annual Independence Day speech on Wednesday, Narendra Modi is expected to unveil the biggest government health care program in the world.
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To fix that pain in your back, you might have to change the way you sit
It really doesn't matter where I am — at work, at a restaurant, even on our couch at home. My lower back screams, "Stop sitting!"
7 years ago
Parents, Put Down Your Devices
Parents spend a lot of time arguing with their kids about screen time, trying to limit access to smart phones, and social media. B ...
Air Date: August 13, 2018
Listen 04:29Don’t call people ‘addicts,’ Penn researchers say
'Terms that seem to label the person have the higher levels of bias,' researcher says.
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Pregnancy debate revisited: to induce labor, or not?
Healthy women with normal pregnancies can opt to have labor induced without worrying that the decision will make a cesarean section more likely.
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Boxers or briefs? experts disagree over tight underwear’s effect on male fertility
If you've ever seen someone with testicles get kicked in the groin, then you probably know that male genitals — aren't actually that tough.
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Scientists discover the secret weapon of stomach viruses
Researchers have discovered why some stomach bugs hit us so hard — and spread so fast.
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Combining the power of sport, surf and volunteerism
Adaptive surfing gives people a sense of freedom.
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Listen 5:19E-sports injuries send gamers to physical therapy
When video gamers get tendinopathy or wrist pain, Caitlin McGee has a recovery and plan — and suggestions for better ergonomic play.
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Listen 5:32American Cancer Society gives New Jersey mixed reviews on treatment, prevention
The state earned good marks for enacting smoke-free laws and increased access to Medicaid.
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Starting this year, Pa. schools must test lead in drinking water, or explain why not
A recent report, “Get the Lead Out,” gave Pennsylvania an F for having no requirements that schools address lead in drinking water.
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Babies who seem fine at birth may have Zika-related problems later, study finds
Since Zika emerged as a threat to babies, it's been a mystery exactly how much of a danger the mosquito-borne virus poses to children.
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‘Dear Doctor’ letters use peer pressure, government warning to stop overprescribing
Too frequently Seroquel is given to people who have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The problem with that? Seroquel can be deadly for dementia patients.
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Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance
Taking a genetic test in your 20s or 30s could, indeed, affect your ability to get long-term-care insurance later.
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