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File photo: Tubes direct blood from a donor into a bag in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The U.S. is moving to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that traditionally face higher risks of HIV. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men
Delaware
Public Health

Blood Bank of Delmarva urges donations amid winter challenges during National Blood Donor Month

As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.

5 months ago

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Power Bowl (Alexandra Grablewski.)
The Pulse
Food & Drink
Public Health

From Soy to Carbs: How Food can Ease Menopause Symptoms

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

Air Date: January 13, 2026

Listen 48:51
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Government Accountability
Health Care
Public Health

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.

5 months ago

A traveler moves in view of a control tower at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Public Health

Possible measles exposure at major Philadelphia airport, train station follows a busy holiday travel period

Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.

5 months ago

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Rachel Updegrove shows off the bat-wing sleeves
Health Care
Medicine
Philadelphia

Fashion students at Jefferson make clothes for Philadelphians with prosthetics, skin sensibilities and other conditions

"Fashion can't just be about designing pretty clothes," said the program director.

5 months ago

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A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

5 months ago

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New year, new you? How can you stick to your goals.
Studio 2
Mental Health
Personal Finance

How to stick to your personal goals

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:09
A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine
Health Care
Kids
Medicine

Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against 11 diseases, down from 18 a year ago.

5 months ago

A dinner table filled with food
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?

6 months ago

Dog in noise cancelling headphones. (Photoboyko/Bigstock)
The Pulse
Music
Public Health

How Noise Affects Our Health

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

Air Date: January 2, 2026

Listen 49:34
Children run on a lawn
Home & Family
Mental Health
Philadelphia

Inside the program that helps kids in Philly’s foster system deal with trauma

Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.

6 months ago

Listen 1:13
Laura Polo talking with fair attendee about health insurance
Health Care
Pennsylvania

With ACA sticker shock, Pennie specialists find themselves on the front lines of Pa. affordability crisis

Pennsylvanians have until Dec. 31 to switch health insurance plans for coverage to kick in on Jan. 1.

6 months ago

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A woman stares out the window
Explainers
Mental Health

Feeling that holiday stress? Here are 5 tips to help ease the tension

Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.

6 months ago

Listen 0:58
Many booths advertised help with Medicare
Aging
Medicine
Pennsylvania

More than 400,000 Pa. seniors are expected to save with lower Medicare drug prices in 2026

Pennsylvanians will see their out-of-pocket costs for 10 medications drop by 53% on average, according to a new AARP report.

6 months ago

Assistant Leticia Orozco, left, and Dr. Carmen Romo, right, talk to clients while testing them for signs of diabetes during a health fair on June 6, 2025, at the Mexican Consulate in Oklahoma City. (Lionel Ramos/ KOSU)
The Pulse
Health Care
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity

How Latinos have become especially vulnerable to diabetes, and one reporter’s 'wake-up call’' managing the disease

How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.

6 months ago

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