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Philadelphia
Public Health

Jefferson Health and ChristianaCare resident doctors join local wave of unionizing

Resident doctors from several major health care institutions in the region voted to form unions in the past two weeks.

5 months ago

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Addiction
Health Care
Medicine

Ditch the opioids: New Rutgers study shows over-the-counter pain meds may be more effective for post–wisdom teeth extraction

Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth surgery.

5 months ago

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Prescription drugs
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Medicine

Drugmakers hiked prices for hundreds of drugs in early January

January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.

5 months ago

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Aging
Behavioral Health
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As the U.S. ages, dementia is on the rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

5 months ago

State Sen. Tim Kearney calls for accountability
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Irate Delco officials angered — yet cautiously optimistic — following Crozer Health owner’s bankruptcy filing

The weekend bankruptcy filing could clear the major roadblocks preventing the long-awaited sale of Delaware County’s Crozer Health.

5 months ago

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Health Care
Mental Health

Group therapy meets Dungeons & Dragons in this Philadelphia therapist’s mental health practice

Group therapy participants work together on issues like anxiety, trauma and depression through fantasy Dungeons & Dragons characters.

5 months ago

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Health Care
Pennsylvania

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, files for bankruptcy

Crozer Health, the hospital system in Delaware County, is expected to continue operating as Prospect looks to sell the asset and restructure.

5 months ago

Dr. Sarah Qadir speaks to a crowd
Employment
Health Care
Philadelphia

Einstein and Temple resident doctors in Philadelphia vote to unionize; CHOP residents narrowly vote against union

Resident doctors at major Philadelphia-area hospitals voted whether to form unions.

6 months ago

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Sports

Staying fit in 2025: Tips from NBA coach, health columnist

Many people start the year with a resolution to get fit. Whether it’s weightlifting, cycling, or getting outside for some fresh air, we’ll help you get up and going.

Air Date: January 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Health Care
Insurance
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania program helps overturn 50% of health insurance denials in first year, new data shows

The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.

6 months ago

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Addiction
Business
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Food & Drink
Health Care
Law
Media

Alcohol’s link to cancer

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Could updated labels, taxes, fewer liquor stores or advertising bans make Americans drink less?

Air Date: January 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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Animals
Public Health

Kent County, Del. chickens test positive for bird flu

More than 120,000 chickens on the farm were impacted by the outbreak, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.

6 months ago

This electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a cluster of norovirus virions.
Philadelphia
Public Health

The Philadelphia region is getting hit with norovirus. Here’s how to avoid this bug

One expert says the rate of norovirus infections has increased substantially this year compared to years past.

6 months ago

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 In the U.S., baby incubators and neonatal intensive care units have their roots in a surprising place — sideshow carnivals. In this photo, taken by Jessie Tarbox Beals, nurses attend to babies at the 1904 World's Fair baby incubator exhibit.   (Courtesy of the Missouri History Museum via Wikimedia Commons)
The Pulse

Origin Stories and How We Become Who We Are

Origin stories connect us to the past and speak to what shaped us. On this episode, we’ll listen back to some of our favorite origin stories.

Air Date: January 3, 2025

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Business
Health Care
Philadelphia

Penn expecting $467M windfall from COVID-19 vaccine royalty dispute

At issue was how much the manufacturer could carve out to third parties before paying the university its stake of the profits in the form of royalties.

6 months ago

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