Public Health
Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don’t panic
Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.
8 months ago
Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states
The former president routinely takes credit for appointing the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, which he has called a “moral and unconstitutional atrocity."
8 months ago
Delaware Alzheimer’s deaths spike over last two decades amid gap in care
Delaware’s appeal to retirees may be one reason the state has seen such a sharp rise in Alzheimer's-related deaths.
8 months ago
Workers sue to overturn law that exempts Atlantic City casinos from indoor smoking ban
At Friday's rally, workers said they are employing new tactics to ban smoking in the casinos after thus far failing to convince legislators to do it.
9 months ago
Delaware sees first decrease in drug overdose deaths in a decade
While the overall rate dropped, overdoses and drug use are rising in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities across the state.
9 months ago
Listen 1:04What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak
Bird flu is now showing up among dairy cows and at a major egg producer and one person who had close contact with cows has been infected.
9 months ago
WrestleMania 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.
9 months ago
Listen 3:18Safehouse leaders say they are reviewing their options and next steps, which could include filing an appeal. The lawsuit was first filed in 2019.
9 months ago
Listen 1:04A 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.
9 months ago
In Pennsylvania, she wants to hand out new syringes to save lives. But is it legal?
Many studies have identified public health benefits associated with syringe-exchange services.
9 months ago
Despite diverging viewpoints, attendees agreed that stronger support systems are needed for children and families.
9 months ago
Delaware state employees to see health premiums rise 27% starting July 1
COVID-19 enhancements also disappear later this year for workers and retirees.
9 months ago
Listen 1:02Penn 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.
9 months 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.
9 months ago
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