Medicine
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill
In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
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States restrict ‘tranq,’ animal sedative linked to overdoses
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that he's adding xylazine to Pennsylvania’s controlled substances list.
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NJ Cannabis Anniversary, Mayoral Candidate Helen Gym, Hearing Loss
Adult-use cannabis went on sale in NJ a year ago this week. We'll talk about where the industry is heading. And we'll talk with Philly mayoral candidate Helen Gym.
Air Date: April 18, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:51Supreme Court keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place for now
The new limits would take effect Saturday unless the court acts before then.
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New Jersey is ‘aggressively pushing back’ against Texas abortion pill order, Murphy says
Though the Garden State codified abortion protections, Gov. Phil Murphy said he’s concerned about what a potential ruling could mean for existing protections.
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DOJ to ask Supreme Court to put abortion pill limits on hold
A federal appeals court has ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone can still be used for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be taken.
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Medication abortions account for 53% of all facility-based terminations in the U.S. Recent court rulings have created uncertainty around future access to a key abortion drug.
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Post-sex pill seen as new tool to fight rising STD rates
Experts believe STDs have been rising because of declining condom use, inadequate sex education, and reduced testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next?
The far-reaching ruling, which the judge put on hold for a week to allow for an appeal, could affect access to the drug in every state.
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Justice Department calls abortion pill order ‘unprecedented’
The DOJ is asking a federal appeals court to put the decision on hold.
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April is National ‘Donate Life Month.’ Here’s what it means
About 5,000 people in the Philadelphia area are awaiting an organ transplant. Some wait for over five years.
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Listen 1:45FDA will let some adults get a second boost of the bivalent COVID-19 shot
The decision to authorize a second booster is expected to be officially announced within the next two weeks.
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Diner Culture, Food & Mood, Ghost Guns
N.J. is called the diner capital of the world but are these beloved institutions under threat? And, how the food we eat affects our mood.
Air Date: April 4, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 46:27Philly VA hospital hosts town hall for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals
The event is a part of broader VA efforts to raise awareness about new health care benefits that were signed into law last summer.
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Judge’s ruling undercuts U.S. health law’s preventive care
The Biden administration had told the court the outcome of the case “could create extraordinary upheaval in the United States’ public health system.” It is likely to appeal.
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