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Courts & Law

U.S. Justice Department says New Jersey failed veterans in state-run homes during COVID-19

In a scathing, 43-page report, the Justice Department outlines failures at the homes in Menlo Park and Paramus.

3 years ago

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Where to find free or low-cost COVID tests in Philadelphia

Though still lower than past years, cases and hospitalizations have been creeping up. Happily, tests are still readily accessible.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

3 years ago

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Former NFL players speak out against the league’s handling of disability benefits

While the lawsuit lists 10 players, attorneys representing the former players say the lawsuit represents thousands who have filed for benefits before them.

3 years ago

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Health

Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health

The research comes amid an epidemic of diet-related disease, which competes with smoking as a leading cause of death.

3 years ago

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Health

Thomas Jefferson University launches new degree programs to increase the number of respiratory therapists in Philly

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that respiratory therapy jobs will grow 14% over the next decade.

3 years ago

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Health

Inflation Reduction Act program caps insulin cost for some Medicare patients

Philly hospital leaders, city officials look to spread the word about changes to insulin costs for Medicare patients under the Inflation Reduction Act.

3 years ago

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Health

Here are the first 10 drugs that Medicare will target for price cuts

The government will negotiate new prices for the commonly prescribed drugs, but the cuts won't take effect until 2026.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Steve Scalise says he has been diagnosed with a ‘very treatable blood cancer’

Scalise said he expects to return to Washington to continue work as majority leader while he undergoes treatment.

3 years ago

In this photo taken March 28, 2017, a research technician works to clone DNA in the immunotherapy research lab of Dr. Stanley Riddell at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Education

Drexel University Biomedical gets $1M grant to pilot new minor

The university’s School of Biomedical Engineering officials say that the new academic program offers more workforce training for the growing cell and gene therapy industry.

3 years ago

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Health

Canadian wildfires led to spike in asthma ER visits, especially in the Northeast

Three studies show smoke from Canadian wildfires led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms in the United States.

3 years ago

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Health

Coronavirus FAQs: How worrisome is the new variant? How long do boosters last?

Readers are curious about the new variant, currently known a BA.2.86. Also: Lots of questions about boosters. Can you get it at the same time as a flu shot?

3 years ago

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Education

New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12

The state will bear any costs incurred by schools under the legislation.

3 years ago

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Health

Jefferson Health posts losses for second year in a row as COVID-19 relief runs low

The operating losses at Jefferson Health are just one example of how COVID relief funds running low are showing up on the balance sheets of the region's nonprofit hospitals.

3 years ago

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Health

Veteran health administrator Dr. Said A. Ibrahim named 1st Black dean at Jefferson medical school

His appointment, effective Dec. 1, was announced to the school community on Tuesday.

3 years ago

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