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A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more.
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A Way with Words

A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more.

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Early mornings may still feel dark and wintry, but the season is about to change. This weekend most of the U.S. will
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These 6 tips can help you skip the daylight saving time hangover

The lingering jet-lagged feeling you get when daylight saving time begins and ends can disrupt your health as well as your mood. Try these 6 tips from sleep experts to make ne

4 years ago

Protesters march in Berlin to mark International Women's Day on Wednesday
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Gender
Health Care

Greater gender equality can help both men and women live longer, a new study finds

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy.

4 years ago

An up-close look at a midwife performing an ultrasound.
Gender
Health Care
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

The racist stigma of midwifery, and how the profession’s return could help solve New Jersey’s maternal health care crisis

Midwifery was relatively common in the U.S. before the early 1900s, but as surgical care and obstetrics rose in prominence, white male doctors began demonizing the profession.

4 years ago

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A nurse stands next to a student seated at the desk.
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K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

‘Mini Nurse Academy’ debuts at Philly school to introduce Black and brown students to the field of nursing

The General George Meade School in Philadelphia adopted a national program that gives students a glimpse at a future career in nursing.

4 years ago

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A sign in front of the Food and Drug Administration building is seen on Dec. 10, 2020, in Silver Spring
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Medicine
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Public Safety

FDA: 2 more eyedrop brands recalled due to risks

The announcements follow a recall last month of eyedrops made in India that were linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.

4 years ago

A closeup of Leah Rethy
Employment
Health Care
Philadelphia

Penn Medicine residents are demanding better working conditions amid growing unionization efforts

Residents at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital have joined a growing number of physician unionization efforts.

4 years ago

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Jefferson University Hospital in Center City
Health Care
Higher Education
Medicine
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly has 4 medical schools, yet 1 in 5 residents don’t have a primary care provider | Opinion

When your caretakers can’t even get care, something is seriously wrong.

4 years ago

A group of people are seen from a distance standing around a folding table, outdoors.
Addiction
Behavioral Health
Health Care
New Jersey

Mobile addiction treatment and naloxone expansion part of Camden County’s plans for opioid settlement funds

The first year of settlement funds from national opioid lawsuits have reached Camden County, where officials will prioritize treatment and naloxone access.

4 years ago

A person speaks at a podium in front of an audience.
Delaware
Health Care
Media
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity

‘A dream come true’: Nemours Children’s Hospital gets $78 million to expand cancer and blood disease research

The nearly $80 million grant will help Nemours Children's Hospital focus on long-overlooked patients with cancer, blood illness, and sickle cell disease.

4 years ago

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This Wednesday, March 1, 2023 photo shows a vial of Eli Lilly's Humalog insulin in New York. Eli Lilly will cut prices for some older insulins later this year and immediately give more patients access to a cap on costs they pay to fill prescriptions. (AP Photo/Pablo Salinas)
Health Care
Income Inequality
Medicine
Public Health

Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap

President Joe Biden brought up that cost cap during his annual State of the Union address last month. He called for insulin costs for everyone to be capped at $35.

4 years ago

Former Philadelphia Eagle and CBS NFL announcer Irv Cross
Health Care
Media
Philadelphia
Sports
TV

Former Eagles star, CBS anchor Irv Cross had brain disease CTE

Researchers said he suffered from stage 4 CTE, which is the most advanced kind of the disease. Cross was diagnosed with mild cognitive dementia in 2018.

4 years ago

A close-up shot of naloxone.
Addiction
Behavioral Health
Health Care
Medicine
New Jersey
Public Health

Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier

The FDA is considering a nonprescription, over-the-counter version of Narcan’s nasal spray for opioid overdoses. But experts worry about affordability.

4 years ago

A view of a COVID at-home
NPR
Health Care
Medicine
National
Public Health

FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu

The at-home nasal swab kit simultaneously tests for COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.

4 years ago

Voices in the Family

Looking at Rising Anxiety in a Different Way

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in this country, especially since the pandemic. What are the reasons for this steep increase? In ...

Air Date: February 24, 2023

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The Pulse host Maiken Scott receives a microneedling treatment based on stem cells that's designed to stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin. (Courtesy of Maiken Scott)
The Pulse

Skin Care and the Quest for Eternal Youth

It seems like every day, new skin care products hit the market: lotions, serums, collagen boosters, light therapy, at-home lasers — pot ...

Air Date: February 24, 2023

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