Health
Ireland will require cancer warnings and calorie counts on alcoholic beverage labels
The new Irish labeling rules, which will take effect in three years, will be more explicit about the possible negative health effects of drinking.
2 years ago
No Menthol Sunday encourages Black health equity by saying ‘no’ to the tobacco industry
The annual campaign addresses the detrimental impact that smoking tobacco has on Black communities, and the history of targeted advertising of menthol-flavored cigarettes.
2 years ago
Nurses and other medical professionals held an informational picket at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, criticizing hospital ownership.
2 years ago
Life after a shock: Why heart patients need access to mental health care
An implantable defibrillator can save patients who have unusual heart rhythms. But some of them also need help to deal with painful and anxiety inducing shocks.
2 years ago
Listen 12:32A cardiologist wanted to prevent long COVID. He turned to meditation.
A recent review of research suggests meditation may be effective for some in treating long COVID and other post-viral conditions.
2 years ago
Listen 10:53The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated
Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.
2 years ago
FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants
At least 58,000 childern younger than 5 years old are hospitalized each year with RSV infections.
2 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: ‘Emergency’ over! Do we unmask and grin? Or adjust our worries?
As the world enters a new phase of the pandemic, NPR spoke to public health gurus about how to move forward since the disease appears to be here to stay.
2 years ago
Think the COVID threat is over? It’s not for these people
Declarations and loosened restrictions aside, for millions of Americans COVID is still a major concern.
2 years ago
Beyond the ‘abortion pill’: Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone
As attorneys argue whether this medication should be removed from the market all over the country, NPR asked people to share their experiences with using mifepristone.
2 years ago
Supporters say the policy will make mental health services accessible to people who otherwise may not have the means to seek treatment on their own.
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A new health center in Frankford aims to alleviate a ‘primary care desert’
Residents in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood say the area has become a primary care desert, and lacks options for healthy foods.
2 years ago
Philly’s IndeVets is expanding its peer support network for veterinarians
The group added five Philly veterinarians to its peer counseling network Lifeboat, an online tool that allows vets to report mental health crises.
2 years ago
Philly City Council members look to ban supervised injection sites in several neighborhoods
Several City Council members want to preemptively ban such sites in residential neighborhoods in certain parts of the city.
2 years ago