
Health & Science
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine are hoping to influence more young, Black men to enter med school.
1 month ago
Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.
1 month ago
Medical students at the University of Pennsylvania can take a class that teaches major public health issues, and prepares them for patient advocacy.
1 month ago
COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won’t be free to many consumers much longer
Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May.
1 month ago
The real pain behind vitiligo and its unequal effect on people of color
With only one FDA approved topical cream for vitiligo — finding comfort in one’s own skin comes at a cost.
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Listen 8:13One doctor’s crusade to improve health literacy
Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick believes plainspoken information from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities, and some insurers are buying in.
1 month ago
Listen 18:02Black Health: Finding Solutions to End Disparities
Health disparities between Black and white Americans run deep in the U.S. Black people are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions ...
Air Date: February 10, 2023
Listen 49:04Here’s why you should make a habit of having more fun
Happiness can sometimes feel just out of reach. But having more fun? You've got this — and those giggles and playful moments can make a big difference to your health.
2 months ago
Eye drops recalled after U.S. drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
2 months ago
Finding the right therapist — or, sometimes, any therapist — can be a grueling process. Someone with the right expertise, who is stil ...
Air Date: February 3, 2023
Listen 48:41How mental health apps revealed problems in diagnosing ADHD
Getting an ADHD diagnosis and treatment from online platforms like Cerebral and Done seemed to increase demand for the stimulant Adderall - but that’s just part of the problem
2 months ago
Listen 14:38How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?
Here’s a look at what will stay and what will go once the emergency order is lifted.
2 months ago
Multiple COVID cases reported after in-person meetings at Delaware capitol
State health officials say multiple people, including Gov. John Carney, have tested positive for COVID-19 after a series of events in and around Legislative Hall.
2 months ago
Wegovy works. But here’s what happens if you can’t afford to keep taking the drug
There's been such an increase in demand that an FDA database lists the medication's active ingredient, semaglutide, as "currently in shortage."
2 months ago
Researchers are looking for answers amid spike in beached whales at the Jersey Shore
Several whales have been found washed ashore on the East Coast. Researchers think vessels are to blame.
2 months ago
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