
Health
A growing medical field looks at how skin and mental health are connected
Patients with skin conditions have long known their skin can affect their mental health and vice versa. More clinicians are exploring that.
5 months ago
Listen 10:50Philly anti-violence group says a national gun violence ad campaign missed the mark
Mothers In Charge expressed concern over the Ad Council’s gun violence campaign not reflecting the entire teen population.
5 months ago
Listen 1:14More daylight, less sleep: How to get ready for daylight saving time
Dr. Zhikui Wei says daylight saving time impacts overall health, but we can prepare for the time change.
5 months ago
Prospect Medical Holdings says it only has enough cash to keep the hospitals up and running through March 14.
5 months ago
Listen 1:13What is Montgomery County doing to prevent its lone measles case from spreading?
It's too early to tell if CDC cuts could hamper Montgomery County’s ability to squash a potential measles outbreak. The county is working hard to contact trace.
5 months ago
Listen 0:59‘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?
5 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
U.S. measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago
As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.
6 months ago
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