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‘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
Listen 34:30Measles 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
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
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
(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
Listen 48:41Bird 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
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
Listen 7:16One 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 4:47Are 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
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 1:04Measles 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
How single discoveries, public health guidelines, and tragic events can trigger ripple effects in people’s lives.
Air Date: February 21, 2025
Listen 55:43H5N1 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 51:04Empowering 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 7:33Anti-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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