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Temple will hold free MMR vaccine clinics amid mumps outbreak
The university will have two walk-in clinics next week to offer the measles, mumps, and rubella, or MMR, vaccine — at no charge — to members of the school community.
6 years ago
Weighing options to fight opioid crisis, few U.S. lawmakers tout supervised injection site
With the DOJ trying to shut down Philly's supervised injection site before it opens, it seems unlikely even lawmakers who support the idea will provide help to make it happen.
6 years ago
Getting on board with bupe: Why a crucial addiction treatment drug can be hard to get
Buprenorphine and other medication-assisted treatments could be crucial to treating those suffering from opioid addiction in Philadelphia. So why can it be so hard to get?
Air Date: March 21, 2019
Listen 14:23Delaware lawmakers move closer to ban sale of cigarettes to people under 21
The legislation also prohibits the sale of tobacco substitutes, such as e-cigarettes, to those under 21.
6 years ago
Does most of your paycheck go to rent? That may be hurting your health
New data on health across the U.S. shows that high housing costs are harming Americans’ health – and that some communities are affected more than others.
6 years ago
In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.
Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Down in the mumps: Why Temple students got the virus decades after development of a vaccine
Temple University's mumps outbreak started just before spring break earlier this month. Why would there be an outbreak of an illness we've had a vaccine for since the 1960s?
Air Date: March 18, 2019
Listen 13:22Encouraging black men to pay attention to their health
The “Know Your Numbers” event coincided with release of a city report examining the health of black men and boys.
6 years ago
Listen 1:31Thyroid cancer study re-ignites debate over Three Mile Island accident’s health effects
Although Pennsylvania has the nation’s highest rate of thyroid cancer, most of that cancer has nothing to do with Three Mile Island.
6 years ago
U.S. government beefs up presence near Congo’s Ebola epicenter
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has had a light presence when it comes to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak. But now that is changing.
6 years ago
N.J. considering supervised injection sites to blunt impact of opioid epidemic
Opposition is expected, but proponents see an effective antidote to the ‘staggering’ toll taken by illegal use of narcotics.
6 years ago
Report finds Kensington homeless encampments not just a symptom of opioid crisis
A survey included in the Penn study suggests that the Kensington encampments also reflected broader issues that lead to homelessness.
6 years ago
Devon Still remains focused on the fight against cancer
Leah Still is nearing four years in remission and her father has become an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiration.
6 years ago
Johnson & Johnson hit with $29 million verdict in mesothelioma case
A woman in California who says Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder caused her to develop mesothelioma was awarded $29 million by a jury Wednesday.
6 years ago
The challenges of healthy home cooking
We discuss the challenges of cooking healthy family meals for many low-income and middle-income mothers
Air Date: March 12, 2019 10:00 am
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