Medicine
Vaccine against this year’s flu more effective than portrayed, CDC says
CDC recommends vaccination because it still may provide protection against an array of influenza viruses.
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Medical marijuana program entering final stages of rollout in Pa.
More than 10,000 people have registered, but only about 1,188 have been approved so far.
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Scientists use gene editing to prevent a form of deafness in mice
While cautioning that much more research is needed, the scientists said they hope the technique might someday be used to prevent deafness in children.
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NewsWorks Tonight, December 21, 2017
After nearly 20 years, Congressman Bob Brady might finally have competition for re-election. In New Jersey, why is it easy for teachers ...
Air Date: December 21, 2017
Listen 0:00Philly’s first harm-reduction coordinator takes new aim at city’s opioid crisis
Allison Herens, Philadelphia’s first harm-reduction coordinator, says the creation of her role signifies a changing perspective on addressing a drug crisis.
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Listen 5:35Spark’s gene therapy for rare form of blindness wins FDA approval
For Katherine High, president and chief scientific officer at Spark Therapeutics, the drug’s approval signals renewed hope in the possibilities of gene therapy.
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Pa. judge halts Trump birth control rule; unclear if admin will appeal
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has issued a temporary injunction that bars the Trump administration from letting healthcare providers deny women coverage for contraceptives.
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Medical professionals, military, police officers most esteemed, Gallup poll finds
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
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Listen 6:37Pa. lawmakers send Wolf abortion restrictions he plans to veto
The strong feelings and stark language that characterizes the abortion discussion on the national level were reflected in the House debate.
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‘The Fear Factor,’ altruism and psychopathy
Guest: Abigail Marsh An heroic act by a stranger during car accident started ...
Air Date: December 4, 2017
Listen 48:59How a slip of paper impacted an AIDS diagnosis
Christopher Harris was diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s. At the time, there was only one drug approved for treatment, and the diagnosis often meant a death sentence.
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Cooper Health specialist: Time to treat opioid addiction like a disease — with medicine
“Opioid epidemic.” The phrase has become ingrained in American public discourse, at candidate debates and community meetings, and in ...
8 years ago
Report: Here’s what the Feds can do to cut drug prices
The independent advisory group's report lists dozens of suggestions of what U.S. officials could do to rein in those rising prices. Here's a rundown of key recommendations:
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Following a stroke, finding the words can be a lifelong endeavor
Science owes a lot to aphasia and what it reveals about how language works. But many worry it has been widely misunderstood, leading to missed recovery opportunities.
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Listen 11:58The future of the popular Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, remains uncertain. Congress is fighting over how to pay for the ...
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