Health Care
N.J. calls for big increase in number of medical marijuana dispensaries
New Jersey's current medical marijuana program won’t come close to meeting a surging demand, the health department says.
6 years ago
Why there’s only one black certified professional midwife in Philadelphia
Some expectant mothers of color are looking to midwives as alternatives to hospital deliveries. But those looking for familiar faces in Philly may be hard-pressed to find one.
Air Date: April 2, 2019
Listen 12:22Health care stupidity is a Republican preexisting condition
Donald Trump is celebrating his fake "complete exoneration" by pledging anew to throw 20 million people off their Obamacare coverage. Is this guy politically stupid, or what?
6 years ago
Training a computer to read mammograms as well as a doctor
"The optimist in me says in three years we can train this tool to read mammograms as well as an average radiologist," says Connie Lehman, chief of breast imaging.
6 years ago
GOP scrambles to deal with Trump’s decision on health care
President Donald Trump's decision to revive the fight over the Affordable Care Act has stirred a political and policy debate among Republicans.
6 years ago
Is it time to rethink the fly-in medical mission?
These trips — where volunteers from the West visit poorer countries to perform surgeries — are a billion-dollar endeavor. Is it the best way to provide health care?
6 years ago
Erie school nurse says she loves her job, but the salary is ‘like a nightmare’
Bridgette May has a salary under $45,000 a year.
6 years ago
Dems cry foul as Trump calls for striking down ‘Obamacare’
The Trump administration has told a federal appeals court it wants the entire Affordable Care Act struck down, an outcome that could leave millions uninsured
6 years ago
A quick tutorial on colonoscopies and how they prevent colon cancer
Dr. Immanuel Ho explains what’s involved in a colonoscopy and how finding a polyp early can mean catching it before it becomes cancerous.
6 years ago
Listen 5:38At its best, sex isn’t just fun — it’s good for our health. It can relieve stress, enhance our mood — even offer a bit of ...
Air Date: March 22, 2019
Listen 48:44Mumps outbreak at Temple University up to 74 cases, but school closing unlikely
In the face of a rising number of mumps cases, Temple University officials don't plan to shut the school. They are considering providing booster shots at no charge.
6 years ago
Getting on PrEP is harder than you think
In Louisiana, even an informed patient got lost in barriers and stigma while trying to get a prescription for PrEP.
6 years ago
Listen 10:22Many guidelines for heart care rely on weak evidence
The new study concludes that only 8.5 percent of the guidelines are backed up by randomized controlled trials.
6 years ago
For doctors and patients of color, navigating a healthcare system which favors white people can be challenging and, sometimes, dangerous.
Air Date: March 15, 2019
Listen 50:00Ethicists debate ‘medical aid in dying’ for dementia patients
Lawmakers consider expanding end-of-life options, but not for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
6 years ago
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