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Boxes of pills on a counter at a pharmacy.
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

Governor Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

A person kneels down as they trim marijuana plants.
Studio 2

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

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, Feb.11, 2022, in Washington
Courts & Law

Supreme Court keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place for now

The new limits would take effect Saturday unless the court acts before then.

3 years ago

A view of boxes of mifepristone tablets.
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

Bottles of abortion pills mifepristone (left) and misoprostol at a clinic
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

A nurse practitioner works in an office at a Planned Parenthood clinic as containers of the medication used to end an early pregnancy sits on a table nearby
Health

Mifepristone is at the center of growing legal battles. Where does it leave medication abortion in Pa., N.J., and Delaware?

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.

3 years ago

A bottle of antibiotics is held in a pharmacy.
Health

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.

3 years ago

Abortion Pill Explainer
Health

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.

3 years ago

Boxes of pills sitting on a table.
Courts & Law

Justice Department calls abortion pill order ‘unprecedented’

The DOJ is asking a federal appeals court to put the decision on hold.

3 years ago

Organ donation paperwork.
Health

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.

3 years ago

Listen 1:45
A medical professional gives someone a COVID-19 vaccine.
NPR
Health

FDA 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.

3 years ago

The Trolley Car Diner was a mainstay in Mt. Airy. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2

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 46:27
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Health

Philly 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.

3 years ago

The healthcare.gov website
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

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