Medicine
Jefferson Health and ChristianaCare resident doctors join local wave of unionizing
Resident doctors from several major health care institutions in the region voted to form unions in the past two weeks.
6 days ago
Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth surgery.
1 week ago
Listen 1:08New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump’s return to office
Gov. Phil Murphy said during his State of the State address that New Jersey will stockpile mifepristone “so every woman can access this crucial form of reproductive care.”
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
A winter mindset and coping in cold, dark and difficult times
Do you dread wintertime? Learn how to love it. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz explains how to cultivate a winter mindset to cope with cold days and the dark times in life.
Air Date: January 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:51Staying 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
Listen 50:30Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs marketplace company is designed to help hospitals and health systems source generic drugs from manufacturers.
1 month ago
Listen 1:08New Jersey is considering banning sales of diet and muscle building pills to minors
This comes after a similar law went into effect in New York — the first in the country.
1 month ago
Listen 2:02Coronavirus FAQ: I didn’t get the latest COVID vaccine. Should I? And if so … when?
A Dec. 2 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that in the U.S., for example, just under 20% of eligible people have gotten the updated vaccine.
2 months ago
A new CHOP research program is exploring ways to reduce long-term effects of cancer treatment
The new research program will look at ways to reduce risks of heart disease, hormone delays and other late-term effects of cancer treatment.
2 months ago
Listen 4:40Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients
The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?
Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14RFK Jr. wants to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ He could face a lot of pushback
MAHA has set its sights on big food and big pharma, arguing that these industries use lobbying power to maximize profits at the expense of the country's health.
2 months ago
Nature's grip: Scientist examines gecko feet to develop new medical adhesives
A Villanova University biologist is studying how geckos stick to surfaces in an effort to replicate this mechanism for new medical adhesives
2 months ago
Listen 8:37Saving Philly’s bats, one DIY condo at a time
A Penn project could help keep urban bats out of your attic and support them in their fight against a deadly disease.
2 months ago
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