
Health & Science
Health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors will now cover uterine cancer treatment
The World Trade Center Health Program was created to provide long-term care to 9/11 first responders who were exposed to toxins at terrorist attack sites.
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Listen 1:00Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?
And what about a cold or RSV? With all the illness spreading, it's virus soup out there these days.
2 years ago
With telehealth abortion, doctors have to learn to trust and empower patients
Getting abortion medication online is easier than ever thanks to regulatory changes. The practice is pushing the boundaries of the traditional doctor-patient relationship.
2 years ago
Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds
Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins.
2 years ago
Kensington’s Esperanza Health Center eyes expansion, new wellness center
Kensington-area medical facility Esperanza Health Center plans to expand its health and behavioral services, as well as a newly built community wellness center.
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Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.
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Temple Hospital now has a ‘Yelp for OB-GYNs’ to improve care for families of color
Birthing pros say the app could provide data that helps eradicate Black maternal mortality.
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Pa.’s in-hospital mortality rates are up, new report shows
The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council’s annual hospital performance report looked at patient outcomes for a range of health conditions.
2 years ago
The Transformative Power of Awe
It’s the goosebumps you get at the crescendo of your favorite song; the stupefying wonder that comes with witnessing a birth or a death ...
Air Date: January 13, 2023
Listen 49:24Delaware River Basin has enough groundwater to last decades
There’s enough groundwater from the Delaware River Basin, which supplies peoples’ drinking water, to last until at least 2060, researchers say.
2 years ago
Listen 1:12The College of Physicians of Philadelphia did not conduct the unethical scientific experiments at Holmesburg Prison, but apologized for not speaking out.
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Listen 1:22White House: Jill Biden has 2 cancerous lesions removed
Presidential physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor says examinations showed that the lesions over Biden’s right eye and on her chest were both confirmed to be basal cell carcinoma.
2 years ago
Coronavirus FAQ: How do I avoid catching COVID while flying in 2023?
It's been nearly three years since the pandemic was declared, but if you head to some airports right now you might think you've returned to the early days of the outbreak.
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Changes that eased access to health care during the pandemic will soon be reversed
Several programs that lowered barriers to health care and services during the pandemic are about to end, leaving patients and experts worried about the fallout.
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Listen 3:23Philadelphia resources for people in recovery or addiction: A community-vetted local guide
Search or filter dozens of options by type of service, location, and more.
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