Public Health
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, again
The White House says President Biden tested negative, and will continue to be tested ahead of a planned trip to India this week. The first lady will remain in Delaware.
8 months ago
Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health
The research comes amid an epidemic of diet-related disease, which competes with smoking as a leading cause of death.
8 months ago
Inflation Reduction Act program caps insulin cost for some Medicare patients
Philly hospital leaders, city officials look to spread the word about changes to insulin costs for Medicare patients under the Inflation Reduction Act.
8 months ago
More than 70% of Pennsylvania rivers, streams contain PFAS
Valley Creek is just one waterway out of many across the U.S. with elevated PFAS levels caused by wastewater treatment plants and electronics manufacturing facilities.
8 months ago
According to the city Health Department, 1,413 people died from drug overdoses in Philadelphia last year.
8 months ago
School District of Philadelphia releases 2023-2024 COVID protocols
Masking will be optional for students and staff except when determined necessary to fight an outbreak.
8 months ago
Here are the first 10 drugs that Medicare will target for price cuts
The government will negotiate new prices for the commonly prescribed drugs, but the cuts won't take effect until 2026.
8 months ago
Emergency alerts are on the rise in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Everything from chemical spills to bridge collapses have triggered recent emergency notifications. Here’s how to navigate the systems behind them.
8 months ago
Citizen scientists and Drexel researchers are testing whether planter benches make summer heat in five Philly neighborhoods more bearable.
8 months ago
Canadian wildfires led to spike in asthma ER visits, especially in the Northeast
Three studies show smoke from Canadian wildfires led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms in the United States.
8 months ago
Coronavirus FAQs: How worrisome is the new variant? How long do boosters last?
Readers are curious about the new variant, currently known a BA.2.86. Also: Lots of questions about boosters. Can you get it at the same time as a flu shot?
8 months ago
New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12
The state will bear any costs incurred by schools under the legislation.
8 months ago
Could vibrations help water utilities find lead pipes? Researchers in Philly are trying
The federal government is requiring water utilities to identify service lines made of toxic lead. Researchers in Philly are trying to find an easier way.
8 months ago
Listen 4:47The Philadelphia Liquefied Natural Gas Export Task Force met a wall of unified resistance in Chester for its plans to build an LNG terminal along the Delaware River.
8 months ago
Listen 1:15Chester County sets October date for Color 5K to combat opioid epidemic
Proceeds from this year’s Color 5K will go towards Chester County’s Community Outreach Prevention and Education program.
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