Health Care
Health commissioner roadshow tries to sell N.J. doctors on medical pot
New Jersey officials have been hitting the road to convince medical professionals of the benefits of medical marijuana — and dispel what they say are the myths.
6 years ago
Listen 3:19Doctors are trained to remove maggots from patients, but could it be that maggots are actually there to help?
6 years ago
Listen 08:55Clinics struggle to resolve fears over Medicaid sign-ups and green cards
Trump's controversial proposal, if implemented, could jeopardize immigrants' legal status who sign up for government-funded programs. Some doctors are torn.
6 years ago
U.S. flu season poised to be milder than last year’s harsh one
Last season, an estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications — the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades.
6 years ago
Hospitals now must list their prices, but shopping around might be more confusing
Early reports indicate the price lists are virtually incomprehensible to people shopping for competitive prices.
6 years ago
Who gets to be called ‘doctor’?
Go to med school, earn an M.D. and the “Dr.” honorific gets tacked on to your last name. Some women — and Ph.D.s — say they get the courtesy title, and respect, less often.
6 years ago
Listen 06:49For some people who stutter, fluent speech is overrated
While researchers are working toward a "cure," some stutters consider that prospect “a little bit eugenic” and say it’s time to embrace neurodiversity.
6 years ago
Listen 10:41Pros and cons of ‘Medicare for All’
Guests: David Rubin, Matt Bruenig The idea of a single-payer healthcare system has been gaining ...
6 years ago
Listen 35:30Pros and cons of “Medicare for All”; the future of the DOJ
Guests: Katie Benner, David Rubin, Matt Bruenig The idea of a single-payer healthcare system has been gaining p ...
Air Date: January 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Wounded and waiting: Why many gunshot survivors don’t get the help they need
For survivors of gun violence, long-term help in overcoming new physical and financial challenges is not always easy to find after leaving the hospital.
Air Date: January 10, 2019
Listen 14:08Opioid prescription database helps Pa. doctors find at-risk patients
The prescription drug monitoring program has led to a 20 percent drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania, according to the state health department.
6 years ago
Delaware sees decline in primary care doctors
It’s getting more difficult to find a primary care doctor in Delaware, especially in the southern part of the state.
6 years ago
Listen 1:14Is it a nasty cold or the flu?
It's that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, a little achy — maybe a fever. Is it a classic head cold, or do you need to be more concerned?
6 years ago
Smoking ban at Philly drug treatment centers riles social workers
Social workers are warning that a new ban on smoking at Philadelphia drug treatment centers could be deal breaker for those seeking help.
6 years ago
Advocates cheer public health, environmental benefits of new N.J. smoking ban
A ban on smoking cigarettes and vaping takes effect January 16, 2019.
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