Public Health
RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?
Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, "What virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.
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Protect yourself from respiratory viruses, foodborne illnesses and accidents, and find support for mental and behavioral health conditions.
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Listen 0:55RFK Jr. wants to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ He could face a lot of pushback
MAHA has set its sights on big food and big pharma, arguing that these industries use lobbying power to maximize profits at the expense of the country's health.
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What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for health secretary
Here's a look at Kennedy and the agency he'll be tasked with leading.
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Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election
Anti-abortion advocates are pressing Trump for more restrictions on abortion pills.
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Multi-alarm fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia now under control
Ongoing drought conditions have led to increased fire risk in the Philly region.
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Health providers and legal experts say changes to federal funding, insurance coverage and federal law during Trump’s first presidency could foretell what’s to come.
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Listen 1:16The powerful animal tranquilizer has started appearing in the illicit heroin and fentanyl market in recent years.
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Listen 1:47Penn Medicine and student group take over free West Philly community health clinic
Care providers recently wrote about the clinic as a model for how academic health systems can partner with community health organizations.
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Listen 1:31Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital closes inpatient behavioral health unit
The cuts to behavioral health care at the 178-bed hospital is a major blow to Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.
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Even as Delaware cancer rates are declining, there’s still persistent disparities in cases. Experts emphasize the need for early detection.
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Listen 1:34ACA open enrollment kicks off Nov. 1 in Pa., N.J. and Del. Here’s what you need to know
This year’s open enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2025 includes boosted tax credits and new eligibility for DACA recipients.
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The state's Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a potential case of tampering with water testing samples that showed high mercury levels in Upper Township.
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Pa., N.J., Del. receive millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades
The states will use the funding to remove toxic chemicals, remove lead pipes and upgrade sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
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