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Health Care
There is no general cure for HIV, a chronic disease that affects more than 39 million people globally, including more than 18,000 in Philadelphia.
20 hours ago
New Pennsylvania law aims to help local pharmacies
Since January, more than 140 pharmacies across the state have shut down.
1 day ago
Camden County sees major drop in fatal drug overdoses so far this year
The county recorded 109 suspected overdose deaths so far this year, compared to 179 deaths during the same time in 2023, new state data show.
2 days ago
Listen 1:11Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said it “will not entertain any requests for a taxpayer bailout of a for-profit company.”
3 days ago
Listen 1:01Leaders of the hospital nurses’ union say more than 20 registered nurses in ICU and surgical units have been laid off as of this week.
4 days 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.
5 days 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.
5 days 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.
6 days ago
Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base
The issue remains a critical concern, but after his dismal debate performance, Biden is now busy trying to shore up his loyal base, including Black men.
1 week ago
Temple 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.
2 weeks ago
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 weeks ago
White House physician says visits by neurologist were part of Biden’s routine physicals
The White House has disclosed after each of the president’s three annual medical reports that he has been seen by a neurologist, among many other specialists.
2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago
Listen 2:25Families, cities and states wish to hold Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, and its owners, the Sackler family, accountable for the opioid crisis.
2 weeks ago
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