
Health
Will synthetic alcohol mean the end of hangovers?
A compound called Alcarelle, now being developed, may promise a buzz without the buzzkill.
5 years ago
Listen 6:34Delaware prepares for possible COVID-19 resurgence
As coronavirus numbers tick up, a new report offers ways to combat a resurgence of cases without shutting down the state.
5 years ago
How Pennsylvania fumbled COVID-19 death counts
During the deadliest months of the pandemic so far, Pa.'s new electronic reporting system wasn't ready, so it didn't have an accurate count of how many people were dying.
Air Date: October 1, 2020
Listen 12:57We'll talk about the latest science on exercise and learn simple and effective fitness routines to get us in shape, help with weight and manage stress.
Air Date: October 1, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:49NFL postpones first game due to COVID-19 pandemic following Tennessee Titans outbreak
Sunday's game will be delayed until Monday or Tuesday. This comes after four players and five staff members reportedly contracted COVID-19.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Health Secretary lays out plan for vaccine distribution
Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine discussed the importance of health care access during a pandemic, as well as the concerns for a spike in the fall.
5 years ago
Titans have NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak: 8 positive tests
The outbreak threatened to jeopardize the Titans' game this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers and posed the first significant test to the league's coronavirus protocols.
5 years ago
Del. coronavirus recovery: State’s COVID numbers going in the wrong direction
Delaware’s coronavirus curve is trending up from its low point in mid-August. The rise comes as state leaders worry about the start of flu season.
5 years ago
The new COVID-19 app: the promises and the tradeoffs
Pa., Del. (and soon N.J.) have launched a COVID-19 app to reach people contact tracing isn't. But privacy protections could make it harder to know how effective it is.
Air Date: September 29, 2020
Listen 15:06Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly to allow 50% indoor dining capacity starting Friday
As rapid testing becomes more popular, the city is creating a new category for “probable” case counting.
5 years ago
Covid-19 checkup: vaccine progress and kids in school
Where do the vaccine candidates stand and how are politics complicating it all? Also, what are we learning about infections in schools that have reopened?
Air Date: September 29, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:47Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million
The U.S., where the virus has killed about 205,000 people, accounts for 1 out of 5 deaths worldwide, far more than any other country despite its wealth and medical resources.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Officials tracking spike in Ocean County
Officials aren’t sure why yet, but they’ve seen a cluster of new cases in a county that covers a large stretch of the Jersey Shore.
5 years ago
Montco-based Inovio hits speed bump in coronavirus vaccine effort
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has to delay upcoming coronavirus vaccine trials after an FDA inquiry.
5 years ago
Nearly two-thirds of US households struck by COVID-19 face financial trouble
Plus, of all U.S. homes that include someone with a disability, 63% report serious financial hardship during the pandemic, and 37% have used up all or most of their savings.
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