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Medical staff move a COVID-19 patient who died to a loading dock to hand off to a funeral home van, at the Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, La., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Pulse
Health

Behind the Scenes — Challenges in Medicine

On this episode, we take you behind the waiting room doors, to learn about some of the behind-the-scenes challenges of working in health care.

Air Date: July 14, 2023

Listen 53:20
Paintings by Diane Burko show climate change data in a painting form.
Science

Philly exhibit highlights how art can move the needle in public perception of climate change

A recent study shows fine art can more effectively communicate climate change than data visualization.

3 years ago

Box of oral contraceptive pills.
Health

1st over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval

Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the '60s. Until now, all of them required a prescription.

3 years ago

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun in Juniata Park
PlanPhilly
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Philly’s summer has been wetter than normal. So what’s with the drought watch?

Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.

3 years ago

Robert Harris drinks water while taking a break from digging fence post holes, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Houston.
NPR
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8 mistakes to avoid if you’re going out in the heat

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

3 years ago

A view of drug test strips.
NPR
Health

Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it

Deaths from overdoses of Xylazine-laced fentanyl have surged. The White House drug czar says he's marshalling efforts on testing, tracking, treatment, and stopping the spread.

3 years ago

A child holds a PRIME hydration drink prior to a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, March 31, 2023, in Los Angeles
Health

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

Senator Chuck Schumer said the drink contains nearly twice as much caffeine as Red Bull and poses a health risk to children.

3 years ago

Dr. Sharee Livingston Obstetrician-Gynecologist at UPMC chats with moms at the community baby shower
Health

Philly community baby shower bridges resource gap for expecting mothers

Community baby showers have become crucial one-stop-shops for information and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, and child care.

3 years ago

An up-close view of water flowing from a water fountain.
Science

Philadelphia region among hotspots for PFAS in tap water, study finds

The USGS study is the first to evaluate PFAS in both public and private drinking water nationwide.

3 years ago

The championship of Russia on mountain climbing.
The Pulse
Health

Inside the Minds of Thrill Seekers

Skydiving, BASE jumping, climbing the highest peaks, adventuring to remote parts of the world — pushing the boundaries of safety. For t ...

Air Date: July 7, 2023

Listen 49:20
A view of a boat with a sign that reads OceanGate.
NPR
Science

OceanGate suspends its commercial and exploration operations after Titan implosion

OceanGate did not offer additional details about pausing its operations. Its CEO, Stockton Rush, was among the five people killed when the company's submersible imploded.

3 years ago

The Food and Drug Administration has fully approved Leqembi, the first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer's disease.(Andrew Harnik/AP)
NPR
Health

Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval. Medicare coverage will likely follow

The first drug found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

3 years ago

An empty hospital hallway
Health

Maternal mortality rates double over 20 years, with Black and American Indian mothers faring the worst; N.J. among the worst states for Black mothers

The new study is the first to break down pregnancy-related death rates by race and state, offering clues for public health officials to take action.

3 years ago

NPR
Health

July has already seen 11 mass shootings. The emotional scars won’t heal easily

There have been nearly a dozen mass shootings this month and a total 346 mass shootings so far this year — each one leaving a heavy toll for communities around them.

3 years ago

Close up hands of caregiver doctor helping old woman at clinic.
Health

New Pa. nursing home staffing requirements in effect, with more changes slated for 2024

New regulations require more direct care hours for residents and tighter staffing ratios at nearly 700 long-term care facilities statewide.

3 years ago

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