Sarah Boden

Sarah Boden

Health and Science Journalist

Sarah Boden is an independent health and science journalist based in Western Pennsylvania. Her audio and print reporting examines how social, environmental and economic forces shape public health in the U.S.

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Public health officials in Pa. won’t say how they’d handle a $500M cut sought by Trump admin

April 22, 2025

Spotlight PA


Move over Paleo diet, it's Dinosaur Time, a TikTok trend all about devouring veggies

April 14, 2025

NPR


Toothless 'child advocate' position should be replaced by empowered abuse watchdog, former officeholder says

April 8, 2025

Spotlight PA


Are beef tallow fries any healthier? These nutritionists say don't kid yourself

March 14, 2025

NPR


Debt from childbirth, other medical care would be relieved under new bill

March 11, 2025

Spotlight PA


Daylight saving time has started. Here's how to adjust

March 9, 2025

NPR


For Seniors With Hoarding Disorder, a Support Group Helps Confront Stigma and Isolation

March 6, 2025

NPR & KFF Health News


The children left behind by free lunch programs, and the proposed $250M solution

Feb. 25, 2025

Spotlight PA


House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health

Feb. 10, 2025

KFF Health News


Ghosted by your doc? New law aims to weaken restrictive noncompete contracts, keep physicians local

Jan. 28, 2025

Spotlight PA


State-mandated time off for bereavement is gaining ground. Where does Pa. stand?

Jan. 15, 2025

Spotlight PA


Patients are frustrated that there isn't a reliable treatment yet for long COVID

Jan. 10, 2025

NPR


Meet the Santas helping Pa. families with sick children weather holidays in hospitals

Dec. 24, 2024

Spotlight PA


Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

Nov. 16, 2024

NPR


Hoarding disorder can drive families and communities apart. Local support can help.

Nov. 12, 2024

Spotlight PA


Influenza strain's disappearance, attributed to COVID protocols, alters 2024 flu shot

Oct. 18, 2024

NPR


The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID

Oct. 17, 2024

NPR


Changes in abortion access are shifting how doulas help patients

Oct. 8, 2024

Spotlight PA


Where U.S. Senate candidates Bob Casey and Dave McCormick stand on abortion, child care, and more

Sept. 24, 2024

Spotlight PA


IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain

Aug. 29, 2024

NPR


Rising vaccine exemptions in Pa. schools up chance of measles outbreaks

Aug. 27, 2024

Spotlight PA


CEOs earn big bucks at nonprofit hospitals. But does that benefit patients?

Aug. 19, 2024

NPR


How Pennsylvanians are helping their older neighbors age comfortably

Aug. 13, 2024

Spotlight PA


Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing

July 30, 2024

Spotlight PA


Why biz groups say tax credits aren’t enough to solve Pa.’s child care crisis

July 23, 2024

Spotlight PA


Breast milk bank has 'profound impact' on the survival of medically fragile babies in Pa. and beyond

July 16, 2024

Spotlight PA


Nursing homes falling farther behind on vaccinating patients for COVID

July 3, 2024

NPR


ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage

July 2, 2024

Spotlight PA


Which version of Medicare is best: Traditional coverage or Medicare Advantage?

June 28, 2024

Spotlight PA


Medication Abortion After Dobbs

June 26, 2024 -- starts at 5:33

BBC


Adults with intellectual disabilities may wait years for services. Shapiro's budget would help.

June 18, 2024

Spotlight PA


Paid family leave draws bipartisan support as good for the economy, but some oppose cost, lost control

June 05, 2024

Spotlight PA


Scientists get another chance to study a solar eclipse mystery

April 06, 2024

NPR


In Pennsylvania, she wants to hand out new syringes to save lives. But is it legal?

March 19, 2024

NPR


Federal shutdown could disrupt patient care at safety-net clinics across U.S.

September 23, 2023

NPR


A year after victory in Dobbs decision, anti-abortion activists still in fight mode

July 06, 2023

NPR


A year after Roe was overturned, some anti-abortion supporters say little has changed

June 24, 2023

NPR


Dementia Can Take a Toll on Financial Health, as Some Families Learn the Hard Way

June 20, 2023

KFF Health News


A loved one's dementia will break your heart. Don't let it wreck your finances

June 13, 2023

NPR


A Smart Move on Tax Day: Get Health Insurance Information Using Your State’s Tax Forms

April 14, 2023

KFF Health News


In more and more states, filing taxes can help people find health insurance

April 10, 2023

NPR


An older person's money management errors may be a sign of some sort of dementia

January 30, 2023

NPR


They inhaled asbestos on the job for decades. Now, workers break their silence

October 20, 2022

NPR/ProPublica