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Medicine

Jim Wilson is a gene therapy researcher who recently left Penn
Health

2 Philadelphia labs receive millions in federal funding to create treatments for rare genetic diseases in 5 years

The research builds on existing work and will have to meet a challenging timeline of starting human trials in three years.

1 day ago

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The Pulse
Health

The Future of Pain Relief: Managing Chronic Pain, Laughing Gas and Safer Opioids

Exploring new research on the causes of — and potential solutions to — different kinds of pain.

Air Date: July 31, 2026

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the MMR vaccine
Health

‘Not out of the woods’: Delaware doctor predicts more measles cases as the state’s outbreak rises to 5

The CDC and Delaware public health officials urge unvaccinated residents exposed to the measles virus to get the shots within three days.

1 week ago

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measles under a microscope
Health

Delaware declares measles outbreak as cases quickly climb to 4

Delaware had not recorded a single case of measles in more than a decade until this week, as outbreaks and infections nationwide grow.

2 weeks ago

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the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
Health

Delaware confirms second measles case after reporting first infection in over a decade one day prior

Officials say both cases are in unvaccinated adult males in Kent County. Contact tracing is underway to determine any more exposures.

2 weeks ago

A person holds a plastic bag filled with prescription pill bottles.
NPR
Health

Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat

Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.

1 month ago

Janaylon Wright, of Philadelphia
Health

After months of unanswered pain, a Philly woman learned she had Stage 3 colon cancer. Now she’s pushing for equitable care

Medical advances mean that more people are surviving cancer. But not everyone is benefiting from those gains equally, a new report shows.

1 month ago

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Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen addresses measles cases
Health

Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 70 cases as health leaders pledge to get spread ‘under control’

The most recent measles outbreak started in the area of Lebanon and Lancaster counties in late April. Cases now span six counties.

1 month ago

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El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, anuncia una colaboración
Education

Delaware establecerá su primera facultad de medicina en colaboración con la Universidad Jefferson, con sede en Filadelfia

El estado afirma que la escuela de cuatro años formará médicos en Delaware y ayudará a paliar la escasez de profesionales de la salud, especialmente en las comunidades rurales

1 month ago

Madison Blank, who takes medication for ADHD
Health

‘I was white-knuckling it’: Philadelphia patients are still struggling to get ADHD meds amid years-long shortage

Researchers and clinicians say the shortage is due to limits on manufacturing and sales of the medications, and supply chain problems.

1 month ago

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A doctor is inspecting images from a mammogram.
Health

Penn study finds GLP-1 use associated with lower breast cancer risk; researchers to launch clinical trial

Women in the study who were obese and taking GLP-1 weight loss medications were 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than other women.

2 months ago

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Karen Christen poses for photo at ruins of American revolutionary war
Community

Daughters of the American Revolution honors hospital at Historic Yellow Springs — but can’t officially name any nurses

For decades, descendants of Abigail Hartman Rice have hunted for evidence of their ancestor’s patriotic contribution to enshrine her in the nonprofit.

2 months ago

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A small jar of marijuana is shown at Tropicanna Dispensary and Weed Delivery in Santa Ana, Calif., Thursday, April 23, 2026.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Pulse
Health

When Healthcare Meets the Law: Abortion, Cannabis, and Corporate Medicine

From abortion to medical marijuana, a look at how politics and the law impact our healthcare

Air Date: June 5, 2026

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Matt Meyer speaking at press conference
Education

Delaware to establish its first medical school in partnership with Philadelphia-based Jefferson University

The state says the four-year school will train doctors in Delaware and help address provider shortages, particularly in rural communities.

2 months ago

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SemPresto epinephrine autoinjector
Science

Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone

The SemPresto autoinjector epinephrine device attaches to smartphones with magnetic technology and could be used for allergic reactions.

2 months ago

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