Public Health
Some older Philadelphians are turning to each other for support in finding affordable housing options as they age.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:16Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy
The Obama-era policy determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Legal challenges are certain.
1 month ago
Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women
Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County
While contagious, a person visited Patient First Primary and Urgent Care on South Collegeville Road in Collegeville on January 29, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
1 month ago
Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing.
1 month ago
Listen 0:57Delaware’s shield law protects providers sued or criminally prosecuted by an out-of-state entity for providing reproductive health care.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem
Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.
Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14The FBI is actively investigating, along with Villanova's Public Safety Department and local law enforcement.
2 months ago
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.
2 months ago
Listen 0:59Blood Bank of Delmarva urges donations amid winter challenges during National Blood Donor Month
As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07From Soy to Carbs: How Food can Ease Menopause Symptoms
Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.
Air Date: January 13, 2026
Listen 48:51Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
The 3.5% decline in enrollment is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses.
2 months ago
Recent measles cases and possible exposures have been linked to ongoing outbreaks in the U.S. and internationally.
2 months ago
Listen 0:56Engineering Happiness into our Daily Lives
A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.
Air Date: January 9, 2026
Listen 49:43U.S. House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise.
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