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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration has asked Merck to shape up its vaccine plant in West Point, Pennsylvania. The agency found manufacturing conditions there sub-par. From WHYY’s health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Many children in the United States are not up to date on their vaccines. Those are the findings of a report published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. From WHYY’s Health and Science Desk, Kerry Grens reports.
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Delaware’s public health division released information on eight cancer clusters in the state. The report follows pressure by environmental groups, media and lawmakers to disclose more data. From WHYY’s health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.
Friday, April 25th, 2008
Vampire appliances are sucking the juice from your home, leading to higher energy costs. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talked with science and environment expert Mike Weilbacher.
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
For nursing home patients, the tell-tale signs of problems with their care might be bed sores, infections or anxiety. Now families can instantly find out whether a nursing home has had a history of chronic violations. From WHYY’s health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Next month residents in north Philadelphia will have a more convenient option for recycling - being able mix recyclables in one bin. The effort is also expected to earn the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. WHYY’s Kerry Grens reports.
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Monday, April 21st, 2008
The democratic presidential candidates are attacking each other’s healthcare plans in a volley of television advertisements in Pennsylvania. From WHYY’s health and science desk Kerry Grens has more.
Friday, April 18th, 2008
During this year’s “Earth Day” and into the garden season, WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett found out from science and environment expert Mike Weilbacher, it is easy being “green.”
Friday, April 18th, 2008
A report out today finds Pennsylvania hospital profits have grown for the fifth year in a row. At the same time, the cost of health insurance to pay for care has also risen. From WHYY’s health and science desk Kerry Grens reports.
Thursday, April 17th, 2008
The incidence of cancer and the cancer death rate is above the national average in Delaware. Some groups say the state’s public health division has been blocking efforts to get data and investigate possible causes. Lawmakers are taking action now to try to force the division to disclose more information. From WHYY’s health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.
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