
Health
What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds?
Medication abortions in the United States usually involve two different drugs. In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents are seeking to ban one of those.
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Demand for COVID-19 vaccines has faded, but local health workers are trying to get more people up-to-date with their immunization.
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Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link
Experts say depression occurs after a stroke in about 1 in 3 patients. There may be a biological reason, with some evidence suggesting that strokes might cause brain changes.
2 years ago
Shame and Blame: How Stigma Impacts Health
Dealing with a serious or chronic health condition is hard enough — but what happens when that condition comes with moral judgment? Tha ...
Air Date: February 17, 2023
Listen 48:52How the myth of ‘patient zero’ was made
A labeling fluke and an international bestseller shaped our thinking about public health.
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Listen 13:16‘Doing Delco Safely’: Delaware County Health Department unveils free mail-order condom program
The new free mail-order condom program, named “Doing Delco Safely,” is meant to combat rising rates of sexually transmitted infections across the county.
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Philly’s ‘AIDS’ office goes away: How a new acronym helps fight racism in medicine
The Division of HIV Health is working to reduce stigma and increase equity — and its name is part of the key.
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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine are hoping to influence more young, Black men to enter med school.
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Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.
2 years ago
Medical students at the University of Pennsylvania can take a class that teaches major public health issues, and prepares them for patient advocacy.
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The real pain behind vitiligo and its unequal effect on people of color
With only one FDA approved topical cream for vitiligo — finding comfort in one’s own skin comes at a cost.
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Listen 8:13One doctor’s crusade to improve health literacy
Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick believes plainspoken information from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities, and some insurers are buying in.
2 years ago
Listen 18:02Black Health: Finding Solutions to End Disparities
Health disparities between Black and white Americans run deep in the U.S. Black people are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions ...
Air Date: February 10, 2023
Listen 49:04Finding the right therapist — or, sometimes, any therapist — can be a grueling process. Someone with the right expertise, who is stil ...
Air Date: February 3, 2023
Listen 48:41How mental health apps revealed problems in diagnosing ADHD
Getting an ADHD diagnosis and treatment from online platforms like Cerebral and Done seemed to increase demand for the stimulant Adderall - but that’s just part of the problem
2 years ago
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