Health Care
In a new U.S. poll, a majority identify as ‘pro-choice’ for the first time in decades
The percentage of Americans who consider themselves "pro-choice" has risen in the past year to 55%, its highest level in decades, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday.
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As the baby formula crisis worsens, it’s also magnifying disparities in the U.S.
The formula shortage has upended life for millions of families across the nation and magnified longtime disparities in how infants receive nutrition.
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White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21
The Food and Drug Administration’s outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger kids.
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The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. What’s next? Your health questions answered
After the leaked draft opinion in which SCOTUS appears ready to overturn Roe, we asked for your questions about the future of abortion care. Here's what our experts said.
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Pinkett Smith talks hair-loss ‘shame,’ outcome of Oscar slap
Pinkett Smith said she hopes the two men can “heal, talk this out, and reconcile.”
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The monkeypox outbreak may feel familiar to COVID-19, but infectious disease experts say we have the tools and knowledge to stop the spread.
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Listen 3:14Penn’s medical school partners with HBCUs to attract more Black students into medicine
The PASS program allows undergraduate students to shadow physicians, participate in student-led clinics, and create support networks with faculty.
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Medical respite offers refuge for homeless people recovering from illness
In the last seven years, the number of medical respite homes has more than doubled, driven by multiple factors.
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During Stroke Awareness Month, specialists in the Philly region say, "don’t delay care."
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Philly Health Dept. offers free COVID tests to event organizers for distribution
The effort is designed to concentrate on those in areas suffering disproportionately from COVID or people at high risk of transmitting COVID.
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Scientists warned us about monkeypox in 1988. Here’s why they were right.
Back in 1988, scientists in London almost seem to have had a crystal ball.
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Arbitrator rules Philadelphia firefighter union must comply with city vaccine mandate
Philadelphia firefighters have until June 30 to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Those that fail to get vaxxed could be terminated.
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Companies blanket Pa. with ads about how to get a medical marijuana card, but doctors are silenced
With millions of dollars at stake, certification businesses buy radio ads, dominate Google searches, and even offer Groupons.
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University of Delaware reinstates mask mandate just days before graduation
COVID cases on campus are up nearly 60% in the past month. As a result, the semester will end with students and staff required to mask up.
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U.S. safety, savings rules set stage for baby formula shortage
A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis.
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