
Health
Theater class helps future health care pros improve bedside manner
Doctors and nurses face even more challenges communicating with patients in the era of COVID-19. “Health care theater” at UD is designed to help.
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Listen 2:52N.J. records its highest daily total of new coronavirus infections since May
“We are still in the midst of the pandemic and need everyone to take this seriously. Wear a mask. Social distance. Wash your hands,” said Gov. Murphy.
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A new Hippocratic oath asks doctors to fight racial injustice and misinformation
Increasingly, medical professionals are joining protests for racial justice and acknowledging racism's impact on public health.
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U.S. officially leaving Paris Climate Agreement
The United States will formally leave the Paris Agreement on Wednesday, no matter who wins the election.
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Pa. coronavirus update: On Election Day, cases hit single-day milestone
Pennsylvania recorded 2,875 new positive cases as President Trump and Joe Biden did Election Day campaigning in the hotly contested battleground state.
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Voting from bed: Philly hospitals work to make sure every vote counts
In Pennsylvania, anyone who becomes physically ill or disabled after the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is eligible for an emergency absentee ballot.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Officials advise residents ‘don’t travel’
New Jersey officials advise residents to not travel as the state has exceeded more than 1,000 cases on a daily basis for the last several weeks.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Bring a COVID kit to vote says state Health Secretary
Over the last week in Pennsylvania, there have been five days with more than 2,000 new cases reported per day.
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When death seems everywhere: Some coping suggestions
Here are some examples from a variety of different perspectives of how to take care of yourself and not get too stressed out during a stressful and sometimes tragic time.
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U.S. adds almost 100,000 new coronavirus cases in 1 day as colder weather sets in
The surge is particularly acute in the Midwest and Great Plains. Health experts say the increase is being driven in large part by people who don't exhibit any symptoms.
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More than 60 people cited for violating gathering limits near University of Delaware
Halloween parties may have started a bit early in Newark, Delaware. Police cited more than 60 people for violating the city's limit on public gathering size.
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U.S. hits new coronavirus record with more than 88,500 new cases
In the past week, the U.S. has blown past record levels of infection that were seen in the summer, when new cases topped 77,000 in July.
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Internal documents reveal COVID-19 hospitalization data the government keeps hidden
Where are hospitals reaching capacity? Which metro areas are running out of beds? NPR has learned agencies collect and analyze this information in detail but don't share it.
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‘Nothing’s wrong if it’s funny’: Black comedy taps a longstanding coping tool
Sarcasm, trading insults, in-jokes continue a tradition that began when the first enslaved Africans arrived here back in 1619.
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Listen 7:00Getting to the basics of humor for people on the autism spectrum
Many don’t perceive jokes that rely on sarcasm and dual meanings. Improv comedy can help with understanding that, and teach other life skills.
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