Public Health
The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out
News of a New Jersey man’s death from alpha-gal syndrome made national headlines last month. Should Philly be worried?
2 months ago
We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.
Air Date: January 2, 2026
Listen 49:34How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.
3 months ago
Listen 13:10When Should Patients Decide for Themselves?
Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.
Air Date: December 19, 2025
Listen 49:34Young adults from Tanzania with albinism who’ve survived attacks from “black magic” believers visit the U.S. through Global Medical Relief Fund.
3 months ago
Listen 1:37Cases are more common in the winter as people spend more time indoors and in settings like schools, long-term care facilities and daycares.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.
3 months ago
Enforcement of new restrictions on Kensington mobile health providers to begin this week
New regulations on mobile units that provide medical care, food, water and harm reduction supplies in District 7 include limits on where and when they can operate.
3 months ago
Listen 1:06What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia
Here’s how to safely capture an injured animal and where to take it for help.
3 months ago
Listen 0:56Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.
Air Date: November 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family
The Sackler family must contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years. Most of the money is to go to government entities to fight the opioid crisis.
4 months ago
The mission of the campaign is to spread educational messaging and conversation points about heart health and what additional factors lead to risk conditions.
4 months ago
Listen 0:56Judge says he’ll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family
The new agreement replaces one the U.S. Supreme Court rejected last year, finding it would have improperly protected members of the family against future lawsuits.
4 months ago
The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is set to reopen
About 42 million lower-income Americans receive SNAP benefits, on average about $190 monthly per person.
4 months ago
The legislation would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for disruptive symptoms of menstruation and menopause.
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