Health & Science
Leaders of the hospital nurses’ union say more than 20 registered nurses in ICU and surgical units have been laid off as of this week.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16Temple University engineers tap into the powers of soy to heal wounds
Researchers are seeking FDA approval for their soy-based bandages, which they say are an alternative to other synthetic and animal-derived products.
2 months ago
Listen 3:57A Philly lab reveals how obesity drugs like Ozempic cause nausea
The study focused on semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic. It is known to reduce feelings of hunger while increasing feelings of nausea.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Free period products coming to some Pa. schools thanks to $3M budget commitment
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed off on a $3 million grant program to provide free period products to Pennsylvania schools. Many key details still need to be worked out.
2 months ago
Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know
Hot weather, too, can damage medicines such as insulin that require refrigeration. Inhalers can explode. Epinephrine injectors such as EpiPens can malfunction. \
2 months ago
A Shark Week reminder: You have little to worry about in Philly
The last shark spotted in the Delaware River was in 1960.
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Pa. extends human influenza testing into summer amid bird flu outbreak
More cases of avian influenza, or bird flu, are now being detected in livestock like dairy cows and other mammals, including a small number of humans.
2 months ago
Previous bidder tries again with new offshore wind proposal in New Jersey
Community Offshore Wind submitted a bid Wednesday to build a wind farm off the state’s southern coast.
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Three Mile Island considers nuclear restart as Pa. lawmakers look to new tech to meet demand
The plant’s owner is considering reopening as the demand for power rises along with new technology.
2 months ago
How to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices
For most people, power outages are an inconvenience. For those who count on electricity for home medical equipment, they can be a crisis.
2 months ago
New Jersey’s homeless population has risen 17% over the past few years, and there aren't enough resources to properly help unhoused people.
2 months ago
Listen 1:57Temple Health warns patients of possible termination with Keystone First health insurance plans
Temple Health’s current contract with Keystone First, a large Medicaid insurance provider in southeast Pennsylvania, expires on July 31.
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Listen 1:04Ozempic’s popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
These medications have been so wildly successful that the drugmakers can’t keep up with demand.
2 months ago
Jefferson University student chosen for NFL Program seeking to diversify sports medicine pipeline
Working with trained professionals at the team facilities, students will observe and participate in the care of the NFL players.
2 months ago
Some Philadelphia-area doctors say admissions to intensive care and asthma deaths among children have gone up this year, partly because of supply issues.
2 months ago
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