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Medicine

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 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months ago

Listen 2:06
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.

2 months 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

2 months 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.

2 months ago

Listen 2:29
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.

3 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.

3 months ago

Listen 1:11
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

Listen 49:34
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.

3 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.

3 months ago

Listen 1:52
Scientists work with hyacinths in the lab.
Health

Can bioengineered chewing gum help prevent oral, head and neck cancers? Penn researchers are hopeful

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

3 months ago

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Clinical research nurse Monica Falcon prepares to draw blood from college student and research subject Sam Srisatta at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Studio 2
Science

Fact, fiction and future for U.S. scientific and medical research

Proposed NIH cuts in the Trump administration's budget are again getting bipartisan pushback in Congress. Can the US maintain a global edge if researchers are left scrambling?

Air Date: April 22, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:40
Shelves festooned with kratom powders, capsules, liquids and extracts
Health

A look at the ‘Wild West’ of synthetic kratom, which doctors are calling ‘more potent than fentanyl’

Since 2015, kratom poisonings have surged by 1,200%, according to a recent report.

5 months ago

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Bianca Charbonneau holding her son, Cassian
Health

16,000 babies later: After nearly 48 years, Bryn Mawr says goodbye to a beloved birth center

The Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center, which opened in 1978 as one of the country’s earliest independent centers, closed in March.

5 months ago

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