Wendy Ruderman
Philly Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Depression can get better. These four Philadelphians are living proof.
Depression is common and treatable, and many people can go years without experiencing another episode. → Read More
Doctor known for treating kids with dwarfism at Nemours retires and passes baton to his son
World-renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeon retires; his son takes over at Nemours. → Read More
The CDC is recommending that COVID-19 vaccines become routine for kids and adults
CDC updates vaccination guidance for children and adults to include COVID-19. → Read More
Philadelphia hospital ER doctors are bracing for Super Bowl revelry
How to stay out of the ER during Super Bowl celebrations. → Read More
What to know about proton therapy, the costly and controversial cancer radiation treatment
Radiation treatment with protons for cancer: what to know about cost, insurance, and the research. → Read More
The biological parents of the ‘Boy in the Box,’ Joseph Augustus Zarelli, have finally been identified.
Long known only as “The Boy in the Box,” Joseph A. Zarelli was identified last year using DNA evidence. → Read More
Senator Bob Casey has prostate cancer. Here’s what to know about the disease
Everything to know about prostate cancer in light of Senator Bob Casey's diagnosis. → Read More
Penn Medicine has been awarded a nearly $10 million grant to educate genetic counselors
Genetic counselors to get more opportunities to advance their careers. → Read More
Police want public’s help in fatal hit-and-run in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia police issued an arrest warrant in a hit-and-run crash that killed Julia Mae Abraham, 78. → Read More
Will there be Philly fireworks in the rain? Yes, indeed.
There are two shows — one at 6 p.m., for those who plan to hit the sack early, and another at midnight for revelers who want to party into 2023. → Read More
What helped ID Joseph Augustus Zarelli? His mother’s family dabbles in genetic genealogy.
How curious third and fourth cousins and a dogged forensic genealogist helped identify Joseph A. Zarelli. → Read More
Waves of speculation followed the release of Joseph A. Zarelli’s name
One genealogist called it “true crime nutballery.” → Read More
How an at-home DNA kit helped identify the ‘Boy in the Box’
A Christmas break up and a DNA kit helped identify one of Philadelphia's most notorious unidentified victims. → Read More
After nearly 66 years and thanks to DNA advances, Philly’s ‘Boy in the Box’ has a name: Joseph
With DNA advances, the hope is, "there will never be another unidentified homicide victim in the city of Philadelphia,” a police official says. → Read More
Philadelphia police set to identify the ‘Boy in the Box’ from notorious 1957 homicide
Police say they were finally able to identify the child through detective work and DNA analysis. → Read More
Frankford High baseball coach who had double mastectomy: ‘I’ve kicked cancer’s ass!’
Two months after announcing he had breast cancer, the Frankford High head baseball coach celebrates a victory: He's cancer-free. → Read More
Will the Phillies win the World Series? Depends, in part, on whether players get good sleep.
Research shows a link between good sleep and athletic performance. So the Phillies hired a sleep coach. → Read More
Federal and state authorities investigate a data breach at Philadelphia-area OB/GYN practice
An employee stole confidential patient information from Main Line Women’s Healthcare. → Read More
Polio is likely circulating in Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know.
The U.S. declared itself polio-free in 1979. So why is it back? → Read More
The box concealing the Christopher Columbus statue is painted in colors of Italian flag
City officials approved the box encasing the statue to be altered. Painting it in the Italian flag was another idea → Read More