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After entering college in the late 90s, Abigail Kafka received a serious diagnosis of bipolar disorder. But after one therapy session during the pandemic, she realized that diagnosis had been wrong all along. (Courtesy of Abigail Kafka)
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Mental Health

‘Did I waste 15 years of my life?’ Investigating my bipolar diagnosis

It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?

3 months ago

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Measles confirmed in unvaccinated Montgomery County child; others may have been exposed

The news comes soon after three cases of measles were reported in New Jersey, and while Texas is dealing with an outbreak involving dozens.

3 months ago

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Animals
New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

Cat euthanized in New Jersey after becoming sick from bird flu

Nearly 100 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu since 2022 across the country, according to the USDA's latest figures.

3 months ago

Sign offering measles testing
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

U.S. measles cases rise slightly as Colorado reports a new outbreak

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.

3 months ago

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The Pulse

(Mis)Diagnosis: Bipolar Disorder

On this episode, we’ll discuss what contributed to an explosion of bipolar diagnoses, and why experts disagree about whether this disorder is over-or underdiagnosed.

Air Date: February 28, 2025

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Animals
New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

Bird flu detected in 2 New Jersey counties

Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.

3 months ago

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The Pulse
Aging
Medicine
Public Health

Patients without family or health care proxies face overtreatment or limbo in hospitals

A program matches unrepresented patients with volunteers who can make care decisions for them during health care crises.

3 months ago

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Health Care
Pennsylvania

As Gov. Shapiro calls for private equity ‘reform’ in Pennsylvania health care, where are investments growing?

One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.

3 months ago

Listen 4:47
A kitten
Animals
Public Health

Are cats at risk of bird flu? What pet owners can do to protect their cats

Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.

3 months ago

Flu shot
Health Care
Public Health

Delaware Valley flu cases reach ‘very high’ levels as health providers expand testing for bird flu in humans

As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.

3 months ago

Listen 1:04
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Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.

3 months ago

The Pulse

Ripple Effects

How single discoveries, public health guidelines, and tragic events can trigger ripple effects in people’s lives.

Air Date: February 21, 2025

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An employee closes a cage as a chicken waits to be slaughtered inside the La Granja Live Poultry Corporation store on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Studio 2
Animals
Explainers
Food & Drink
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered

Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?

Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:04
Blood cancer patient Jenny Ahlstrom and her husband Paul wait together in the hospital as Jenny prepares for a stem cell transplant treatment. (Courtesy of Jenny Ahlstrom)
The Pulse
Health Care
Medicine

Empowering blood cancer patients to share their data for research

Started by a patient, HealthTree lets blood cancer patients look for clinical trials and treatment options, as well as share their data with researchers.

4 months ago

Listen 7:33
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The Pulse
Public Health

Scientists and dentists’ tug-of-war over water fluoridation as public health practice comes under scrutiny

Anti-fluoridation activists gain powerful allies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a court win against the EPA, to the dismay of public health leaders.

4 months ago

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