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New Camden County school program aims to keep students in mental health crisis out of hospital ERs

Local hospital emergency rooms saw about 2,500 school referrals for Camden County students in mental health crisis last year.

2 years ago

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NPR
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Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health

The research comes amid an epidemic of diet-related disease, which competes with smoking as a leading cause of death.

2 years ago

Justin Kemp, 17, author of “Dear,” a book about his mental health journey. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
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How writing suicide notes helped save a teen’s life

In his new book, “Dear,” Justin Kemp writes about minority teens facing mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles.

2 years ago

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NAMI presenters visit eighth graders at Arbutus Middle School in Baltimore County to have an honest conversation about mental health concerns. (Mary Rose Madden/WHYY)
The Pulse
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Keeping it real with kids and their mental health

NAMI presenters visit eighth graders near Baltimore to have an honest conversation about mental health.

2 years ago

Listen 10:16
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Health

Thomas Jefferson University launches new degree programs to increase the number of respiratory therapists in Philly

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that respiratory therapy jobs will grow 14% over the next decade.

2 years ago

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Health

Inflation Reduction Act program caps insulin cost for some Medicare patients

Philly hospital leaders, city officials look to spread the word about changes to insulin costs for Medicare patients under the Inflation Reduction Act.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Health

Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Challenges

Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.

Air Date: September 1, 2023

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Science

Major offshore wind developer says financial difficulties will delay New Jersey project

The Danish company Orsted said high-interest rates and supply chain issues will cause delays at three major offshore wind projects.

2 years ago

Water flows down the Wissahickon Creek
Science

More than 70% of Pennsylvania rivers, streams contain PFAS

Valley Creek is just one waterway out of many across the U.S. with elevated PFAS levels caused by wastewater treatment plants and electronics manufacturing facilities.

2 years ago

Medicare is set to begin negotiating prices for 10 drugs prescribed to people on Medicare. Pharmaceutical companies have launched lawsuits, saying the move is unconstitutional. George Frey/Getty Images
NPR
Health

Here are the first 10 drugs that Medicare will target for price cuts

The government will negotiate new prices for the commonly prescribed drugs, but the cuts won't take effect until 2026.

2 years ago

A woman is happily using her cell phone while working remotely at home (Big Stock/ViShark).
The Pulse
Science

When and why workers are ‘cyberloafing’ on the job

Whether they're working in the office or remotely, many people spend time on their phones or online for non-work activities. But is it necessarily a bad thing?

2 years ago

Listen 6:42
The Bishins family poses with their dog along a pedestrian avenue in Condesa, a neighborhood in Mexico City. (Alan Jinich/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Remote workers seek a new work-life balance in Mexico City

Since the start of the pandemic, thousands of residency permits have been issued to Americans who work from Mexico. The city is now a hot spot for expat workers.

2 years ago

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off in the dark.
NPR
Science

SpaceX launches 11th crewed mission as it heads to the International Space Station

The four members of the Crew-7 mission are set to dock to the International Space Station on Sunday.

2 years ago

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Health

Canadian wildfires led to spike in asthma ER visits, especially in the Northeast

Three studies show smoke from Canadian wildfires led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms in the United States.

2 years ago

A person holds up a vaccine syringe. A person in the background waits with their sleeve rolled up.
NPR
Health

Coronavirus FAQs: How worrisome is the new variant? How long do boosters last?

Readers are curious about the new variant, currently known a BA.2.86. Also: Lots of questions about boosters. Can you get it at the same time as a flu shot?

2 years ago

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