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Film on Dr. Audrey Evans, CHOP oncologist and founder of Ronald McDonald House, will be screened this weekend

Dr. Audrey Evans is the subject of new biopic “Audrey’s Children,” a film set and shot in Philadelphia and written and produced by Philadelphians.

9 months ago

Medical professionals walk in hallways outside of an operating room.
Health

Medicare open enrollment is just around the corner. Here’s what you need to know when shopping for health plans

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

9 months ago

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Sickle Cell disease
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Philadelphia health providers and patients seek a new treatment roadmap for sickle cell disease after drug recall

Voxelotor, which was sold under the brand name Oxbryta, was suddenly pulled from the market over safety concerns from clinical trials outside the U.S.

9 months ago

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Dr. Mayank Amin
Health

Montgomery County faith leaders and independent pharmacists bring vaccines to people’s homes with new program

The vaccine program is open to all county residents and offers shots for COVID, flu, RSV and other diseases.

9 months ago

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Residents cheering and holding signs at the protest
Education

Penn Medicine residents vote to approve union contract, a first for Pennsylvania

The negotiations took more than a year and included a large public rally and a recent incident where hospital security drove residents off a sidewalk.

9 months ago

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In this Nov. 28, 2016 photo, Dr. Si Pham, bottom left, injects stem cells into Josue Salinas Salgado during open heart surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
The Pulse
Health

How close are we to artificial hearts? New advancements in heart health

Cardiac researcher Sian Harding discusses scientific advances in heart health including growing artificial hearts from stem cells.

10 months ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Science

Dr. Francis Collins on reconciling science and faith

Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the NIH and the Human Genome Project, on finding common ground and the role of science and faith in his life.

Air Date: September 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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A scientist in a white lab coat works in a Spark Therapeutics lab.
Health

Penn researchers develop new gene therapy for previously untreatable eye disorder

The gene therapy comes seven years after another research group at the university helped come up with the first FDA approved gene therapy for an inherited disease.

10 months ago

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COVID vaccine
Health

It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

The CDC urges both an updated COVID-19 shot and yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older.

10 months ago

Tobacco plants blooming
Health

What ails you? This garden in Kensington mixes a traditional Puerto Rican alcoholado cure

For 40 years, a network of community gardens has kept Puerto Rican folk remedies alive.

10 months ago

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An upclose photo of Gov. John Carney
Politics & Policy

‘Heartless’: Sponsor of medical aid in dying bill slams Delaware Gov. Carney’s veto

Retiring state Rep. Paul Baumbach has pushed for medical aid in dying legislation since 2015. Gov. Carney said he was “morally opposed” to it becoming law.

10 months ago

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an Ozempic prescription
Studio 2
Health

How Ozempic is changing weight loss

GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro are wildly popular for treating diabetes, obesity and now cosmetic weight-loss. How are they changing health care and our culture?

Air Date: September 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Gen Z develops new habits - less booze, less vaping, less sex
Studio 2
Health

Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex

Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?

Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
Health

A winter season of flu, RSV and more COVID is coming. Delaware Valley health experts say it’s time to get vaccinated

New updated vaccines for flu and COVID-19, as well as protection against RSV for infants and seniors, will be available this fall.

10 months ago

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PhilaDelic conference in Philadelphia
Health

Researchers and scientists will convene in Philadelphia to explore the future of psychedelic research

The academic conference is open to researchers, students and the public. Topics will include psychedelics, mental health and metaphysics.

10 months ago

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