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Health
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Measles confirmed in unvaccinated Montgomery County child; others may have been exposed

The news comes soon after three cases of measles were reported in New Jersey, and while Texas is dealing with an outbreak involving dozens.

3 months ago

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Health

U.S. measles cases rise slightly as Colorado reports a new outbreak

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.

3 months ago

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Health

As Gov. Shapiro calls for private equity ‘reform’ in Pennsylvania health care, where are investments growing?

One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.

3 months ago

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Flu shot
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Delaware Valley flu cases reach ‘very high’ levels as health providers expand testing for bird flu in humans

As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.

4 months ago

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Health

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.

4 months ago

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Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers want to address the growing shortage of nurses and other health care workers

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill to let out-of-state nurses and other health care professionals work without final license approval for a year.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedure

The executive order instructed the assistant to the president for domestic policy to give Trump a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access.

4 months ago

An employee closes a cage as a chicken waits to be slaughtered inside the La Granja Live Poultry Corporation store on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Studio 2
Health

H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered

Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?

Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm

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Blood cancer patient Jenny Ahlstrom and her husband Paul wait together in the hospital as Jenny prepares for a stem cell transplant treatment. (Courtesy of Jenny Ahlstrom)
The Pulse
Health

Empowering blood cancer patients to share their data for research

Started by a patient, HealthTree lets blood cancer patients look for clinical trials and treatment options, as well as share their data with researchers.

4 months ago

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Taegan Byers, 22, started documenting her weight loss and health progress in 2021, when she first started taking a GLP-1 medication. Before that (pictured left in 2020), nutrition and exercise alone didn't work and she developed high blood pressure and cholesterol, asthma and depression. Today (pictured right in 2025), she takes Wegovy and nearly all her chronic health issues have resolved after losing around 100 pounds. (Courtesy of Taegan Byers)
Health

After success with weight loss GLP-1 drugs, IBX patients face high costs after insurer drops coverage for obesity

Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss.

4 months ago

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Matthew Platkin speaks
Health

N.J. and Delaware join states in suing Trump administration over NIH funding caps on universities and scientists

A National Institutes of Health memo on Feb. 7 said certain grant funds to universities and research institutions would be capped starting Monday.

4 months ago

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Health

FTI Consulting chosen to temporarily run Crozer Health

Pa. officials and Prospect Medical Holdings have reached a preliminary agreement to have FTI Consulting temporarily manage the four-hospital system in Delaware County.

4 months ago

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the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Health

Health workforce shortages, ACA protections, struggling hospitals among early Pa. legislative, budget priorities

Some early session bills in the Pennsylvania legislature align with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s health spending priorities and prepare for possible changes under Trump.

4 months ago

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Health

How to avoid a trip to the ER on Super Bowl Sunday

From heart attacks to broken bones, doctors weigh in on how to avoid common health emergencies linked to the big game.

4 months ago

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Science

New Jersey dentists advocate for fluoridated water as debate over the chemical continues

New Jersey has one of the lowest fluoridation rates in the U.S. Only about 16% of New Jersey residents have fluoridated water, compared to the national average of about 75%.

4 months ago

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