
Public Health
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
The measles virus is airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It most commonly affects kids.
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‘Our lives have been upended’: Bucks Co. residents call for shutdown of Sunoco pipeline
Residents are meeting with company representatives on Thursday night.
18 hours ago
Bird flu detected in 2 New Jersey counties
Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.
3 days ago
Patients without family or health care proxies face overtreatment or limbo in hospitals
A program matches unrepresented patients with volunteers who can make care decisions for them during health care crises.
4 days ago
Listen 7:16Are cats at risk of bird flu? What pet owners can do to protect their cats
Veterinary expert Dr. Stephen Cole discusses the risks of bird flu in cats and how pet owners can prevent exposure.
5 days ago
NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds
With an annual budget of nearly $48 billion, the NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world.
6 days ago
As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.
7 days ago
Listen 1:04Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?
Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.
1 week ago
H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered
Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?
Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:04Anti-fluoridation activists gain powerful allies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a court win against the EPA, to the dismay of public health leaders.
2 weeks ago
Listen 15:20Montgomery County’s children are stuck in a state of stagnation, report finds
A report from Children First reveals key factors for childhood success in Montgomery County have not improved over the past 10 years.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:10Retailers including Trader Joe’s and Kroger have begun limiting egg purchases
Egg farmers have been plagued by widespread outbreaks of bird flu. Experts say it's hard to predict when the industry will bounce back from the illness' effects.
2 weeks ago
Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds
An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:42Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s recalled over botulism risk
The California-based company issued a voluntary recall for 13 products and advised consumers to exercise extreme caution if they have purchased the recalled products.
2 weeks ago