![BBC World Service The latest news and information from the world's most respected news source. BBC World Service delivers up-to-the-minute news, expert analysis, commentary, features and interviews.](/wp-content/uploads/91FM/schedulelogos/bbc_worldservice.jpg)
Health
Ozempic’s popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
These medications have been so wildly successful that the drugmakers can’t keep up with demand.
2 months ago
Jefferson University student chosen for NFL Program seeking to diversify sports medicine pipeline
Working with trained professionals at the team facilities, students will observe and participate in the care of the NFL players.
2 months ago
Some Philadelphia-area doctors say admissions to intensive care and asthma deaths among children have gone up this year, partly because of supply issues.
2 months ago
Listen 2:25ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
Shortages of ADHD medications have forced patients to ration and to spend hours calling different pharmacies to get prescriptions filled.
2 months ago
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions
The Health and Human Services agency will also resume investigations into complaints against emergency rooms in Idaho.
2 months ago
The deal between the two South Jersey health systems follows a spate of recent hospital mergers and acquisitions in the region.
2 months ago
Listen :58The union will include about 500 staff physicians at three hospitals in Delaware and Maryland and a stand-alone emergency center.
2 months ago
Listen 1:40Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Prevention Point Philadelphia in Kensington offers HIV testing every day. The organization also has the largest syringe services programs in the city.
2 months ago
In Philly, only 1 qualified psychiatrist is available per 1,000 potentially at-risk children
The mental health crisis is moving faster than providers can catch up, says one CHOP doctor.
2 months ago
Philadelphia FIGHT’s HIV Education Summit returns in person for the first time since the pandemic
An estimated 18,000 people currently live with HIV in Philadelphia. The summit is aimed at care providers, patients and community members.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Extreme heat and human health, how to cool cities, could index funds go bust?
A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?
Air Date: June 20, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 45:43Crozer Health loses radiology services from Southeast, says it has found new partner
Southeast Radiology Limited, Crozer Health’s longtime partner, is terminating its agreement with the embattled four-hospital system in Delaware County.
2 months ago
Test and go: Delaware County to roll out automated health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon
The red health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon will dispense tests for free and provide results for RSV, flu A/B, COVID-19, STDs and HIV.
2 months ago
Precision nutrition examines link between diet and inflammation
Diets have long been about calories, or an emphasis on different nutrients — but with precision nutrition, the approach is personalized.
3 months ago
Listen 9:00