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Health

Ditch the opioids: New Rutgers study shows over-the-counter pain meds may be more effective for post–wisdom teeth extraction

Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth surgery.

5 months ago

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Drugmakers hiked prices for hundreds of drugs in early January

January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.

5 months ago

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As the U.S. ages, dementia is on the rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

5 months ago

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Community

Mütter Museum and College of Physicians have a new CEO, Larry Kaiser

Dr. Larry Kaiser, former head of Temple Health Services, will lead the historic medical society and museum through a turbulent transition.

5 months ago

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State Sen. Tim Kearney calls for accountability
Health

Irate Delco officials angered — yet cautiously optimistic — following Crozer Health owner’s bankruptcy filing

The weekend bankruptcy filing could clear the major roadblocks preventing the long-awaited sale of Delaware County’s Crozer Health.

5 months ago

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Health

Group therapy meets Dungeons & Dragons in this Philadelphia therapist’s mental health practice

Group therapy participants work together on issues like anxiety, trauma and depression through fantasy Dungeons & Dragons characters.

5 months ago

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Health

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, files for bankruptcy

Crozer Health, the hospital system in Delaware County, is expected to continue operating as Prospect looks to sell the asset and restructure.

5 months ago

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Health

Einstein and Temple resident doctors in Philadelphia vote to unionize; CHOP residents narrowly vote against union

Resident doctors at major Philadelphia-area hospitals voted whether to form unions.

5 months ago

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Studio 2
Health

Staying fit in 2025: Tips from NBA coach, health columnist

Many people start the year with a resolution to get fit. Whether it’s weightlifting, cycling, or getting outside for some fresh air, we’ll help you get up and going.

Air Date: January 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Health

Pennsylvania program helps overturn 50% of health insurance denials in first year, new data shows

The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.

5 months ago

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Studio 2
Health

Alcohol’s link to cancer

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Could updated labels, taxes, fewer liquor stores or advertising bans make Americans drink less?

Air Date: January 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers to again consider legalizing physician-assisted suicide

Supporters say the bill has numerous safeguards like requiring the patient to self-administer the medication.

5 months ago

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Health

Penn expecting $467M windfall from COVID-19 vaccine royalty dispute

At issue was how much the manufacturer could carve out to third parties before paying the university its stake of the profits in the form of royalties.

5 months ago

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Health

‘We live people’s worst day — every single day’: How EMTs in Lansdale, Pa. battle burnout

EMTs and paramedics have long been encouraged to suppress their feelings, but that culture of stoicism is changing. Here's how a Montco ambulance service is making it happen.

6 months ago

FILE - The injectable drug Ozempic is shown Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Houston. Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists soared nearly 600% between 2020 and 2023 in people under 25 – and as young as 12. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Health

Greater Philly’s largest health insurer to restrict coverage for weight loss medications, citing ‘exorbitant costs’

Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies in restricting coverage of Wegovy and Ozempic to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

6 months ago

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