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Actors Chadwick Boseman (left) and James Van Der Beek both died from colorectal cancer in their 40s. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais and Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Health Care
Public Health

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for

The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and a few years ago, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight risks for younger adults.

2 months ago

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Delaware
Health Care

ChristianaCare plans southern Delaware health campus to expand access as Sussex County population grows

ChristianaCare’s proposed health campus in Georgetown would include an ER and outpatient care to serve Sussex County’s growing population.

2 months ago

Don Keister reflects on his son, Tyler Keister
Addiction
Delaware

After turning personal tragedy into action, a couple is ready to step down from Delaware addiction group

The overdose death of their son 13 years ago led to the Keisters’ creation of atTAcK Addiction.

3 months ago

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Kathryn Buchovecky poses for photo
Health Care
National

As ACA costs climb, more Philly-area residents are dropping coverage entirely. Older adults are especially hard-hit

Across the U.S., an estimated 5 million people ages 50 to 64 face greater health insurance costs without federal premium tax credits.

3 months ago

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Mammogram scan showing both sides of the breast
Health Care
Public Health

Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women

Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.

3 months ago

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A physician measures a patient's blood pressure with a stethoscope.
The Pulse

Closing the Gap: Improving Health Outcomes for Black Americans

Why Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes, and past and present efforts to fight those disparities.

Air Date: February 6, 2026

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measles under a microscope
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health
6abc

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County

While contagious, a person visited Patient First Primary and Urgent Care on South Collegeville Road in Collegeville on January 29, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

3 months ago

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Aging
Gender
History
Sports

The science and history of exercise

In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?

Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Hall
Business
Health Care
Mental Health
Philadelphia

Philly business owners worry about the impact of new city taxes on small operations after tax break is eliminated

An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.

3 months ago

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A wide array of nonalcoholic liquors are lined up behind the bar at Bar Palmina in Fishtown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Pulse
Food & Drink

Dry January is over — but don’t pour yourself a drink just yet

Dry January has wrapped up, but before you head back to the bar or pour yourself a drink, take a moment to evaluate what was better about your life when you were not drinking.

3 months ago

A chilled beer mug on cafe table. (photosvit/bigstock)
The Pulse
Food & Drink

From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body

We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.

Air Date: January 30, 2026

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The trash incineration facility
Studio 2
Energy
Environment
Public Health

Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem

Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.

Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm

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Health care workers and advocates sit in a forum, most wearing the same red sweater
Employment
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn

PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health

CHOP to expand early autism intervention care with new partnership and locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.

3 months ago

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Robert Metzger (left) and his son, Alec
Mental Health
Philadelphia

As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk

Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.

3 months ago

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