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Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland stand in front of dozens of cereal boxes, stacked in a grocery aisle.
The Pulse
Health

How the Cereal Industry Won Breakfast

Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland discuss their new book, “Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America’s Favorite Breakfast Food.”

Air Date: September 23, 2026

Listen 28:01
The exterior of George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Delaware County
Community

Inmate at George W. Hill Correctional Facility hospitalized with bacterial meningitis

The Delaware County Health Department is working with prison management to identify people who might have had close contact with the individual.

2 months ago

measles under a microscope
Health

Delaware health officials warn residents of possible measles exposure in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County

The warning comes after an out-of-state traveler visited the Rehoboth Beach area while contagious. Officials encourage residents to get vaccinated.

2 months ago

A printout shows how measles is more contagious than the flu
Health

2 more measles-associated deaths reported in Pennsylvania as statewide outbreak grows to nearly 700 cases

The two deaths occurred in Jefferson and Mifflin counties. Two other measles-associated deaths among infants in Lancaster were reported in August.

2 months ago

Carolyn Moseley lives with asthma, and she must monitor air quality measurements for her health. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Some people rely on air quality forecasts for their health, but it’s hard to measure

Wildfires have brought record breaking bad air to the U.S. in recent years. But sometimes it’s difficult to measure just how bad the air is.

2 months ago

Listen 8:00
Shakirah Randolph
Health

Family Village and Delaware County Health Department launch doula directory

Users can search Delaware County doulas by language, specialty and whether the provider accepts Medicaid.

2 months ago

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The exterior of the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum in Philadelphia, PA
Studio 2
Health

Live from the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum: 275 years of medicine

Studio 2 is scrubbing in! 275 years after doors first opened, we’re hosting a special live remote broadcast from the nation’s very first official hospital.

Air Date: August 25, 2026

Listen 51:07
measles under a microscope
Health

2 unvaccinated Pennsylvanians die after contracting measles as outbreak reaches nearly 400 cases

The measles-associated deaths occurred among two residents of Lancaster County.

2 months ago

A view of a small creek with a bridge going over it.
Science

More than half of Pennsylvania waterways contain fecal bacteria during parts of the year, report says

Environmentalists say contaminated waterways in Philadelphia are caused by raw sewage overflows.

3 months ago

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The Pulse
Science

The Science of Imagination: Transforming How We Think, Feel, and Live

On this episode, psychologist Cassandra Vieten shares how imagination affects our health and our relationships with others.

Air Date: August 11, 2026

Listen 29:00
Residents doctors and fellows
Health

More than 80% of resident doctors in Philadelphia region now covered by union contracts

Resident doctors at Temple Health and Jefferson Health organized to form unions more than a year and a half ago, and recently ratified their first contracts.

3 months ago

Listen 1:29
The AMC Fashion District 8 movie theater
Health

Are movie theaters getting too loud? Viewers, audiologists in the Philadelphia region consider sound exposure in film

People seeing summer blockbusters like “The Odyssey” or the new Spider-Man film question if loud theater sounds are causing hearing damage.

3 months ago

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Posters about healthy eating and nutritious foods hang on the wall
Health

In Philly, roughly 1 out of 3 adults is obese. How should doctors, pediatricians talk to their patients about it?

Health care providers say initiating conversations about weight and nutrition is a key aspect to tackling obesity-related health problems.

3 months ago

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Boxed and bagged produce sits on store shelves
Health

Cyclospora outbreak has Philly shoppers on alert as health department confirms 13 cases

More than 4,100 cases of the parasite have been confirmed nationwide as grocers continue to monitor the lettuce-linked outbreak.

3 months ago

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The Pulse
Health

The Future of Pain Relief: Managing Chronic Pain, Laughing Gas and Safer Opioids

Exploring new research on the causes of — and potential solutions to — different kinds of pain.

Air Date: July 31, 2026

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