
Medicine
Philly reaches $110 million settlement in opioid lawsuit against Walgreens
The city sued Walgreens in 2021 for its alleged role in exacerbating the opioid epidemic.
12 months ago
Listen 0:44Maria Wright recently found herself in an unlikely position when she received a devastating cancer diagnosis — becoming one of the people she usually serves.
12 months ago
Listen 1:40Renée Fleming on the Arts And Health, Dan Pashman on ‘Anything’s Pastable’
World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."
Air Date: April 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Paul Offit – Tell Me When It’s Over, Eclipse
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock and many more will be in town for the Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling - WrestleMania 40.
Air Date: April 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:36A year after pandemic rules end, Pa.’s Medicaid program has dropped by 500,000 people
Last April, more than 3.7 million people were enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. It has dropped to 3.2 million since renewals restarted.
1 year ago
Listen 3:18A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It’s finally changing
The U.S. transplant system ordered hospitals to quit using a test that made Black patients' kidneys appear healthier than they really were.
1 year ago
CHOP officials say failed contract negotiations with two Medicaid health insurance plans could disrupt coverage for “thousands” in the region.
1 year ago
Listen 1:18What’s Lost In AI Translation? Can AI Help Cure Rare Diseases?
We talk with a doctor who discovered a cure for rare diseases with the help of artificial intelligence.
Air Date: March 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01‘Safe and effective’: Pa. pols, doctors and activists react to SCOTUS hearing on abortion pill
A group of doctors challenged the FDA’s authority to approve mifepristone, an abortion drug. The case went to the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments Tuesday.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08Penn and Rutgers warn new federal rules meant to lower drug prices have ‘unintended consequences’
Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.
1 year ago
Study: Low pay a driving factor in N.J.’s primary care shortage
The report found that New Jersey has around 17 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is far below previous estimates.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12The ever-increasing cost of life-saving diabetes medication is forcing some patients to ration their supply of insulin, risking massive health complications.
1 year ago
Listen 1:13Aravind Krishnan is developing technology that can test for bacterial toxins using a plant-based alternative to horseshoe crabs.
1 year ago
Listen 1:19A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.
1 year ago
Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.
1 year ago