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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
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‘A sense of obligation’: College of Physicians and Penn Medicine start program to inspire young Black men to practice medicine

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

Depressed teen sitting in the dark
Health

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

A person stands at the front of a room where students are seated.
Health

‘Part of the job’: UPenn med school teaches future physicians how to advocate for their patients in public health arena

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

A close-up of COVID-19 test boxes
NPR
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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

Rita Scarborough was diagnosed with Vitiligo when she was a child.
The Pulse
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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.

1 month ago

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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick believes plainspoken information from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities, and some insurers are buying in. (Ryan Levi/Tradeoffs)
The Pulse
Health

One 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

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Physician Lisa Fitzpatrick believes plainspoken information from trusted messengers can help shrink health disparities, and some insurers are buying in. (Screenshot/Dr. Lisa on the Street, Grapevine Health)
The Pulse
Health

Black 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

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A person makes a giant soap bubble.
NPR
Health

Here’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

FILE - This scanning electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows rod-shaped Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using the over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare Artificial Tears, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday night, Feb. 1, 2023, sent a health alert to physicians, saying the outbreak includes at least 55 people in 12 states. One died. (Janice Haney Carr/CDC via AP)
Science

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

The Pulse
Health

The Therapist in Your Pocket

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

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Adderall Shortage Telemedicine Impact
The Pulse
Health

How 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

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FILE - A nurse prepares for a COVID-19 test outside the Salt Lake County Health Department, Dec. 20, 2022, in Salt Lake City. The declaration of a COVID-19 public health emergency three years ago changed the lives of millions of Americans by offering increased health care coverage, beefed up food assistance and universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests. Much of that is now coming to an end, with President Joe Biden's administration saying it plans to end the emergencies declared around the pandemic on May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Health

How 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

State Capitol Building of Delaware in Dover. (benkrut/BigStock)
Health

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 has been called
NPR
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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

A dead whale on a beach
Science

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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