
Medicine
‘We’re burned out’: Philly nurses raise concerns over hospital jobs and workplace safety
About 900 unionized registered nurses at Einstein Medical Center in North Philadelphia are in contract negotiations with parent company, Jefferson Health.
3 weeks ago
New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.
The new approach does away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
3 weeks ago
Millions of people have long COVID brain fog — and there’s a shortage of answers
Psychologist James Jackson says people with long COVID experience impaired brain function and mental health issues. He offers some practical advice and support in his new book
3 weeks ago
Advisers to the FDA back first over-the-counter birth control pill
In a unanimous vote, 17-0, a panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended that the agency approve the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
3 weeks ago
COVID Emergency Ending, Trust in Philly’s Tap Water, Shopping Sustainably
With the end of the COVID public health emergency, what to know about vaccines, variants, testing and more. Also, eroding trust in Philly water and sustainable fashion.
Air Date: May 10, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:31The FDA considers first birth control pill without a prescription
An advisory committee opens a two-day hearing Tuesday.
3 weeks ago
Why did the Mütter Museum take down all their YouTube videos and online exhibits?
There has been an ongoing, broader discussion around displaying human remains, which has brought up some difficult questions many institutions are grappling with.
3 weeks ago
Listen 7:04Strep throat is making a comeback in Philly after pandemic lows
Strep throat is fairly common among school-aged kids, but cases dropped during the pandemic. Now, infections are soaring.
3 weeks ago
Some allergy meds require a photo ID to buy. Here’s what to do in Philly if you don’t have one
With pollen counts high this spring, many are reaching for their allergy meds. But some over-the-counter allergy drugs require a U.S. photo ID to purchase.
3 weeks ago
The COVID public health emergency ends this week. Here’s what’s changing
Three years ago, the emergency declaration enabled certain tools for fighting the pandemic and protecting Americans. Now that it's expiring, here's what is changing — and what
3 weeks ago
Chesco, Delco lawmakers join forces to unveil hospital closure reform
The move comes after a series of closures within the Crozer Health and Tower Health systems.
3 weeks ago
As fentanyl deaths surge, some state lawmakers push back against ‘harm reduction’
The Biden administration is embracing health care efforts, but many state legislatures are resisting the "harm reduction" approach.
4 weeks ago
Why viral reservoirs are a prime suspect for long COVID sleuths
More evidence has emerged indicating that some people seem to harbor "viral reservoirs'' after their initial illness has passed.
4 weeks ago
Returning to the Phillies lineup, Bryce Harper is nothing less than a medical marvel
It’s two months earlier than anticipated, but you have to believe staff wouldn’t clear him unless there was no risk.
4 weeks ago
How the pulse oximeter became infamous on TikTok
Med student Joel Bervell found an unlikely place to educate both health care providers and patients about racial biases that are affecting care.
4 weeks ago