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A group of women in the community of Mariana, in Puerto Rico, meet everyday to cook for their neighbors. They say after the storm, the work and camaraderie have eased depression. (Irina Zhorov/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Home-cooked meals and sisterhood — an antidote for Hurricane Maria blues

Still reeling after lasts year’s storm season, women in the town of Mariana, Puerto Rico, spend time together and prepare meals for others to ease depression.

8 years ago

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A 1943 photograph of a detention hospital for infected women in Leesville, LA.
Radio Times
Health

The American Plan: the government’s incarceration of ‘promiscuous’ women

Guest: Scott Stern The United States government incarcerated tens of thousands of “promiscuous” women in the ...

Air Date: May 31, 2018 10:00 am

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Philadelphia police speak to residents of a homeless encampment at Kensington and Lehigh avenues before a scheduled clean out in May 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Philadelphia clears encampments of homeless drug users in Kensington

More than 100 displaced people accepted help in the form or treatment or shelter while demonstrators protested the eviction.

8 years ago

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Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (far right) attended a hearing on opioid prescriptions in Bensalem Tuesday.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Toomey calls for Medicare, Medicaid to expand monitoring of opioid prescriptions

One out of three people enrolled in Medicare’s prescription drug benefit plan received an opioid in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

8 years ago

Nurse with child
Health

Campaign pushing Pa. to cover unauthorized children through state health insurance

Advocate says change can be accomplished simply: Remove 13 words in the current CHIP statute that exclude undocumented kids from eligibility.

8 years ago

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Health

Your child’s allergies could be caused by acid reflux

Low-acid diet may clear up the breathing problems that can result from respirator reflux.

8 years ago

Many Medicare patients don't realize they can sometimes pay less out-of-pocket for a prescription drug if they pay cash, instead of the insurance copay. Do keep the receipt; it may count insurance-wise as an out-of-pocket expense
NPR
Health

To lower your Medicare drug costs, ask your pharmacist for the cash price

Many Medicare patients don't realize they can sometimes pay less out-of-pocket for a prescription drug if they pay cash, instead of the insurance copay.

8 years ago

A pilot wears a wireless headband that tracks his brain activity, while flying a plane. Photo courtesy of ISAE-SUPAERO.
NewsWorks Tonight
Science

Scientists measure what goes through a pilot’s brain in real time while flying

The scientists say It could be useful for deciding who should or should not be flying. 

8 years ago

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In this April 1, 2005 file photo, a flying fox soars above the trees. It is the world's largest species of fruit bat, also know as the flying fox  (Mark Baker/AP Photo, File)
Science

Lehigh researchers enlist bats to predict Ebola outbreaks

Researchers at Lehigh University have developed a new tool that could help pinpoint where and when Ebola outbreaks will occur.

8 years ago

Lacey Kohlmoos, with her son Finn, and Samantha Matlin, with children Olivia, 4, and Logan, 2, campaigned for lactation facilities at 30th Street Station.
Health

After push from 2 Philly moms, Amtrak adds breastfeeding facility at 30th Street Station

One of the women who pushed for the accommodation said she sees it as an indication of a cultural shift.

8 years ago

Clinging jellyfish (Courtesy of Dr. Paul Bologna‎/Montclair State University)
Down the Shore
Science

Clinging jellyfish once again found in N.J. river

The small jellyfish, found in an area off Monmouth Beach known as "the Hook," may indicate the start of a bloom.

8 years ago

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Radio Times
Health

Memorial Day special

Guests: Thomas Childers, Michael Miller, Jacinta Johnson, Winden Rowe, Elyse Fenton Today on the show we’re goi ...

Air Date: May 28, 2018 10:00 am

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Pennsylvania Nature Conservancy executive director Bill Kunze looks for birds at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia during the annual spring migration. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Spring birdsong could change with a changing climate

A warming planet means some migrating birds miss mealtime.

8 years ago

Susquehanna Township EMS director Matt Baily removes naloxone from a supply cabinet. EMS personnel will begin carrying a non-addictive pain drug, keterolac, beginning July 1. (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
WITF
Health

Pa. first responders to carry non-addictive pain drug

The state Department of Health has approved EMS personnel to carry a non-addictive pain drug called keterolac, also known by the brand name Toradal.

8 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen along the banks of the Delaware River, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
NPR
Science

Where you live affects your happiness and health, but how exactly?

A study published Wednesday takes a step toward teasing out which attributes might contribute to well-being in communities around the country.

8 years ago

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