Health
The center in Trenton will serve as an incubator for new programs to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes.
3 years ago
Philly doctors call new OTC birth control pill ‘a game changer’ for reproductive health options
The newly approved daily birth control pill, Opill, will be the first contraceptive pill sold as an over-the-counter option.
3 years ago
FDA approves a new antibody drug to prevent RSV in babies
This fall, for the first time many babies in the U.S. will be able to get a shot to fend off RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause serious lung disease in infants and young
3 years ago
A new era of crisis response: Philly police team up with mental health experts
In Philly, emergency response often arrives in the form of police officers. A new program seeks a more collaborative approach that addresses residents’ behavioral health needs
3 years ago
The five grantees aim to increase their organization’s workforce, improve accessibility of mental health services, and build new locations.
3 years ago
988 mental health crisis line gets 5 million calls, texts and chats in first year
The 3-digit suicide prevention lifeline went live a year ago. More work is needed on the 988 system, but the first year has gone more smoothly than many expected.
3 years ago
Philadelphia leaders announced plans to build on 988 services and expand behavioral health crisis options throughout the city in the coming years.
3 years ago
The real-life horror story of Pennhurst, an asylum so terrible it forced changes in disability law
When it comes to the treatment of Americans with intellectual disabilities, one Chester County facility is among the most notorious to ever exist.
3 years ago
Behind the Scenes — Challenges in Medicine
On this episode, we take you behind the waiting room doors, to learn about some of the behind-the-scenes challenges of working in health care.
Air Date: July 14, 2023
Listen 53:201st over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the '60s. Until now, all of them required a prescription.
3 years ago
8 mistakes to avoid if you’re going out in the heat
You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
3 years ago
Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it
Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.
3 years ago
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
Senator Chuck Schumer said the drink contains nearly twice as much caffeine as Red Bull and poses a health risk to children.
3 years ago
Philly community baby shower bridges resource gap for expecting mothers
Community baby showers have become crucial one-stop-shops for information and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and child care.
3 years ago
Inside the Minds of Thrill Seekers
Skydiving, BASE jumping, climbing the highest peaks, adventuring to remote parts of the world — pushing the boundaries of safety. For t ...
Air Date: July 7, 2023
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