Public Health
How the NRA worked to stifle gun violence research
The 1996 law only prohibits the CDC from advocating for gun control, but it does not block research altogether.
7 years ago
Murphy details plans for $100 million he’s seeking to fight N.J. opioid epidemic
New Jersey governor says he won't spend any funds on public service ads featuring himself. Former Gov. Chris Christie appeared in such commercials.
7 years ago
A Philadelphia library gets ‘risky’ with a new play space
It all started with an idea the library had to create play spaces where they could get out some of that pent-up energy.
7 years ago
Listen 4:3511 confirmed cases in Delaware mumps outbreak [updated]
There's an outbreak of mumps in New Castle County, Delaware, with the total number of confirmed cases climbing to 11 Thursday.
7 years ago
New Castle County launches CPR smartphone app
Leaders in New Castle County, Delaware, have launched a new smartphone application they say will save lives.
7 years ago
Listen 1:26New report shows disparities among black women in Delaware
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Delaware Chapter released the study that shows disparities among black women in education, employment, government and health.
7 years ago
Pa. Senate votes to make it easier to take guns from violent domestic abusers
Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that makes those convicted of domestic violence or subject to a restraining order turn over their guns more quickly.
7 years ago
Listen 4:43Babies with Down syndrome become a flashpoint in Pa. abortion debate
The issue has aligned some disability rights advocates with pro-life politicians, pitting them against those who support abortion rights.
7 years ago
Life’s nice in the Nordic ice: Finland, neighbors top U.N. happiness index; America slides
The U.S. dropped four spots from last year to No. 18, just above the U.K. and the U.A.E. In fact, the explanation for the American slide gets an entire chapter.
7 years ago
Lawmakers attempt to tackle high lead levels in Pa. schools
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback would require all schools test for lead every two years and install filters or other fixes for any level above 5 parts per billion.
7 years ago
Groundbreaking art exhibit puts spotlight on rare diseases
A unique art exhibit that focuses on children living with a rare disease is now on display at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington.
7 years ago
Listen 3:08Philly’s $1.6 billion Department of Behavioral Health under review
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart starts a performance audit with Department of Behavioral Health because it funds services she thinks Philadelphians need most.
7 years ago
Philly ad campaign calls prescription painkillers ‘heroin in pill form’
The Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health is running TV and social media ads warning people to avoid prescription painkillers, even when they get them legally from their doctor.
7 years ago
Let’s do something about guns before we have to offer more ‘thoughts and prayers’
I'm not a "thoughts and prayers" kind of guy. For all those we’ve lost and all those we can possibly save, let’s do something before we must once again offer our condolences.
7 years ago
I would quit teaching before I would carry a gun at school
A student asked if I would carry a gun to school if instructed to do so. “No,” I said, without pause.
7 years ago