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Jay Lassiter (left), of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, attended an observance for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, 2024 on the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C. Vernon Wright (right), of Philadelphia, is the founder of the Gordon-Wright Community Development Center, which provides HIV testing and counseling, drug and alcohol referrals and education. (Courtesy of Jay Lassiter/Vernon Wright, respectively)
Health

‘Uncharted territory’: Philadelphians navigate growing old with HIV as more people survive longer

About half of all people living with HIV today are over the age of 50. By 2030, older survivors could make up as much as 70% of that population.

1 year ago

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Residents doctors and fellows
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Jefferson Health and ChristianaCare resident doctors join local wave of unionizing

Resident doctors from several major health care institutions in the region voted to form unions in the past two weeks.

1 year ago

Workers inside a small pharmacy filling scripts
Health

Ditch the opioids: New Rutgers study shows over-the-counter pain meds may be more effective for post–wisdom teeth extraction

Researchers compared a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen against hydrocodone for treating pain after wisdom tooth surgery.

1 year ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
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New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump’s return to office

Gov. Phil Murphy said during his State of the State address that New Jersey will stockpile mifepristone “so every woman can access this crucial form of reproductive care.”

1 year ago

Prescription drugs
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Drugmakers hiked prices for hundreds of drugs in early January

January is a big time for drugmakers to hike prices. This year saw higher prices for 575 medications so far, including Ozempic, drugs for HIV, cancer and many others.

1 year ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Science

A winter mindset and coping in cold, dark and difficult times

Do you dread wintertime? Learn how to love it. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz explains how to cultivate a winter mindset to cope with cold days and the dark times in life.

Air Date: January 10, 2025 12:00 pm

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Health

Staying fit in 2025: Tips from NBA coach, health columnist

Many people start the year with a resolution to get fit. Whether it’s weightlifting, cycling, or getting outside for some fresh air, we’ll help you get up and going.

Air Date: January 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Mark Cuban poses with University of Pennsylvania Health System CEO Kevin Mahoney (left) and Penn Medicine vice president and chief pharmacy officer Nishaminy Kasbeker (center).
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Penn Medicine partners with Mark Cuban’s pharmacy company to source generic medications for retail locations

Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs marketplace company is designed to help hospitals and health systems source generic drugs from manufacturers.

2 years ago

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Weight loss drugs and supplements at pharmacy
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New Jersey is considering banning sales of diet and muscle building pills to minors

This comes after a similar law went into effect in New York — the first in the country.

2 years ago

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exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
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A new CHOP research program is exploring ways to reduce long-term effects of cancer treatment

The new research program will look at ways to reduce risks of heart disease, hormone delays and other late-term effects of cancer treatment.

2 years ago

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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students are also Bergen Barbers. (Keith Bratcher/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)
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Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

2 years ago

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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Politics & Policy

RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?

Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Tokay geckos are studied for their ability to stick to surfaces at Villanova University's Stark Lab. (Maiken Scott/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Nature's grip: Scientist examines gecko feet to develop new medical adhesives

A Villanova University biologist is studying how geckos stick to surfaces in an effort to replicate this mechanism for new medical adhesives

2 years ago

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Science

Saving Philly’s bats, one DIY condo at a time

A Penn project could help keep urban bats out of your attic and support them in their fight against a deadly disease.

2 years ago

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A nurse treats a man's skin wounds.
Health

New research from Philly ER doctors shows the ‘excruciating’ effect of xylazine withdrawal, and how to manage it

The powerful animal tranquilizer has started appearing in the illicit heroin and fentanyl market in recent years.

2 years ago

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