
Health Care
‘NIMBY does apply sometimes,’ says Philly councilman Jones on cannabis dispensaries
In parts of Pennsylvania, local politicians and community groups have been extracting donations in exchange for zoning changes.
6 years ago
ER doctors worked without pay for weeks as three Philly area hospitals changed management
At the end of October, Lower Bucks, Roxborough Memorial and Suburban Community hospitals abruptly ended their contract with the staffing ...
6 years ago
Listen 2:20A search for new ways to pay for drugs that cost a mint
Researchers expect that three dozen new drugs will come on the market over the next few years with astronomical prices — some likely topping a million dollars per patient.
6 years ago
Philly veteran’s battle with ALS highlights troubling trend
Studies suggest that military veterans have a higher risk of developing ALS, though it's unclear why that's the case.
6 years ago
Listen 2:09Special-needs caregivers learn how to spot, treat dementia
Those with special needs are living longer, but that means they are more susceptible to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's
6 years ago
Officials: 2 more cases reported in Ocean County measles outbreak
New Jersey health officials have confirmed two more cases of measles in a central New Jersey community, with another seven people also suspected of having the virus.
6 years ago
Narcan is heralded as one of the most important weapons to fight the opioid epidemic. But on the ground, the decision whether or not to use Narcan is a bit more complicated.
Air Date: November 8, 2018
Listen 14:29She chose to ‘go flat’ and wants other breast cancer survivors to know they can too
Catherine Guthrie already knew a lot about breast cancer when she found a lump on her left breast at age 38.
6 years ago
FDA OKs powerful opioid pill as alternative to IV painkiller
In one study, the pill provided about the same pain relief to patients as IV morphine.
6 years ago
Can skin become addicted to topical steroids?
Inside one woman's experience with topical steroids — and why she says the cure was worse than the disease.
6 years ago
Listen 11:56Looking for ACA health insurance for 2019? Here’s what to expect
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage starts Thursday across most of the country.
6 years ago
‘Skin positivity’ confronts acne stigma
A new movement on social media is trying to change the way we think about acne.
6 years ago
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