Health
At 92, finding a friend in Amazon Alexa
For some older folks, voice assistants can feel like helpful companions.
8 years ago
Listen 3:16On a break: teens ghost social media
One study found that more than half of teenagers are intentionally spending less time on their phones.
8 years ago
Listen 6:09Mumps outbreak linked to Hispanic dance festival
Delaware public health officials are investigating a mumps outbreak linked to a Hispanic dance festival.
8 years ago
N.J. may add 12 medical marijuana dispensaries
Measure under consideration by state lawmakers also calls for including chronic pain as qualifying condition.
8 years ago
Black and Latino children are often overlooked when it comes to autism
Sherry Alvarez says she knew there was something different about her son since he was about 9 months old
8 years ago
When 2 Philly-area execs were accused of harassment, their companies called this woman
Several of the prominent men accused of sexual harassment recently have said they're getting help for their behavior. But what does that actually mean and does it really work?
8 years ago
Listen 6:25When couples hold hands, their breathing and heart rates synchronize. If one of the partners is in pain, it diminishes the more the brain ...
Air Date: March 19, 2018
Listen 02:42Puerto Rican evacuees’ medical needs include mental health services
“Folks are coming with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, with anxiety."
8 years ago
Landmark report concludes abortion in U.S. is safe
"I would say the main takeaway is that abortions that are provided in the United States are safe and effective," says Ned Calonge, the co-chair of the committee.
8 years ago
Whether you’re fixing a leaky toilet or a busted iPhone, there’s no satisfaction quite like doing it yourself. On this week ...
Air Date: March 16, 2018
Listen 48:12FDA launches effort to cut nicotine in cigarettes, says smoking could drop by 14%
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Thursday called his agency’s move “historic” and “unprecedented.”
8 years ago
Philly Council panel wants to develop workplace guidelines on medical marijuana
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hopes to work with stakeholders across the city on guidelines to help patients figure out their rights and prevent negative consequences.
8 years ago
Philly launches campaign urging citizens to carry life-saving naloxone
'Carrying naloxone can be just as important as learning CPR,' says Philadelphia's assistant deputy commissioner of the fire department.
8 years ago
Philly Council members grill city officials on efforts to deal with opioid crisis
Council members’ questions for city officials took up so much of the three-hour hearing that other speakers, including treatment providers, did not have a chance to speak.
8 years ago
Listen 2:06Walmart provides free opioid disposal product to customers
Walmart pharmacies are now distributing a powder that renders opioid medication unusable.
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