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December 31st, 2008 - by Staff
Many of us look for a fresh start at the dawn of a new year and that often means resolving to eat healthier and get fit. Doing so doesn’t need to stress us out. Kyle Schmoyer reports from the WHYY Health and Science Desk.
December 26th, 2008 - by Staff
For many people the holidays are all about family and food. For the next week and a half it will be hard not to overindulge. So how can we eat smarter to avoid packing on the pounds? Kyle Schmoyer reports.
December 19th, 2008 - by Staff
A United Nations report paints an alarming picture about the possible extinction of hundreds of species of mammals in the coming years. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talked with science and environment expert Mike Weilbacher.
Photo: Wikicommons user Ber’Zophus
December 18th, 2008 - by Kerry Grens
University of Delaware scientists are down in Antarctica building a machine that may be able to detect particles from outer space that are almost undetectable.
December 31st, 2008
by Taunya English
A University of Pennsylvania researcher says cancer patients often have to choose between life-prolonging treatments and hospice.
December 25th, 2008
by Taunya English
The doors are open Christmas Day at several Philadelphia centers for people with mental illness.
December 24th, 2008
by Taunya English
A woman’s sense of her weight status before conception may influence her risk for excessive pounds during pregnancy.
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