
Health & Science
Why viral reservoirs are a prime suspect for long COVID sleuths
More evidence has emerged indicating that some people seem to harbor "viral reservoirs'' after their initial illness has passed.
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America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it
Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.
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Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general
The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually.
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Nearly a third of nurses nationwide say they are likely to leave the profession
A new survey found that the ongoing shortage of nurses is likely to continue for years to come.
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After 30 years, a Philly ‘safe haven’ for addiction treatment has quietly closed
CHANCES was an outpatient substance use treatment program in Philly. It initially opened in the early '90s to serve women and mothers.
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How the pulse oximeter became infamous on TikTok
Med student Joel Bervell found an unlikely place to educate both health care providers and patients about racial biases that are affecting care.
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How to advocate for yourself as a patient
Health care can be complex and hard to navigate, and patients can often feel helpless. These steps can help to ensure that you receive the best possible care.
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Advice for medical providers on addressing their own biases
Providers need to be willing to engage in discussions about race, ethnicity, and other social identities, and how they affect health disparities.
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Post-pandemic, even hospital care goes remote
A growing number of hospitals are shifting care into patients' homes.
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Increasing temperatures could lead to more heat-related hospitalizations and deaths in the coming years, especially in vulnerable communities.
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Many women don’t know at what age fertility declines: Factors at play when trying to get pregnant
As studies continue in understanding the window of fertility in women, science sadly shows that the numbers are a "cruel irony"
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Neurotech and the Growing Battle for Our Brains
Have you ever wanted to figure out when you’re the most focused? Or how your moods change throughout the day? How “fit” your brain ...
Air Date: April 28, 2023
Listen 50:39Telehealth providers say the Biden administration should reconsider proposed regulations that would make obtaining prescription controlled drugs harder.
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What is rejection sensitive dysphoria, and why does it impact people with ADHD?
RSD begins when a person has perceived rejection or has actually failed at a task. The awareness of their shortcomings is then emotionally internalized at a high intensity.
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Listen 11:37My Climate Story: Philadelphia students present environmental problems and solutions at WHYY
Inside WHYY, students from eight area schools listened as their peers shared presentations, spoken word, and projects about the climate in Greater Philadelphia and beyond.
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