Health
A pilot program providing doulas has been a game-changer for pregnant women in Pa. prisons
The program, which is on track to expand, “makes us feel like people,” said one mother who recently gave birth.
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Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for
The WHO declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern Saturday. From how it spreads to preventative measures, here's what you need to know.
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With less public testing, Delaware sewers provide a clearer view of COVID numbers
Massive public testing sites created at the onset of the pandemic have been largely dismantled. But analysis of wastewater for COVID-19 is still going strong.
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While white men are disproportionately affected by HPV-related throat cancer, Black and Hispanic men are dying from the disease at higher rates.
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UN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency
The chief of the World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
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An Untold History in the Fight Against AIDS
In the fall of 2019, reporter Grant Hill jumped into a cab — where his driver, Clyde Ashley Sherman, told him the story of a lifetime ...
Air Date: July 22, 2022
Listen 49:36Proponents say the drips are ideal for those who drink too much or don’t get proper nutrition, but health authorities say they won’t improve long-term health.
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Listen 5:02New York reports 1st U.S. polio case in nearly a decade
State health officials scheduled polio vaccination clinics in Rockland County as part of the response.
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Infertility patients fear abortion bans could affect access to IVF treatment
As more states outlaw abortion, some define human life as starting at fertilization. Some patients and health care workers worry that this could jeopardize IVF treatments.
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A birthing center coming to Southwest Philly aims to tackle Black maternal mortality rates
Black people are twice as likely to have a traumatic birthing experience as white people. A new birthing center coming to Southwest Philly aims to change that.
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Listen 6:00Philly has become a ‘sanctuary city’ for abortion access, but it might not stay that way
If Pennsylvania bans abortion, it would be tough for local government to buck the mandate.
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U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50
The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge.
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Philadelphia receives 1,605 monkeypox vaccines, with more on the way
Doses will be provided only to those who set appointments and individuals with a higher risk of catching the virus.
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CDC advisers endorse more traditional Novavax COVID shot
The Maryland-based company hopes the U.S. also clears booster doses and teen use fairly soon.
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Colleges navigate confusing legal landscapes as new abortion laws take effect
As abortion-banning state laws take effect, university health centers across the U.S. are trying to figure out their rights and responsibilities when counseling students.
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