Health & Science
Some Pennsylvania workers spend about one in every $10 on employer-sponsored health insurance, according to The Commonwealth Fund.
16 hours ago
Love birds? Philadelphians can help scientists by counting them this Valentine’s Day
Skip the roses this Valentine’s Day, and grab your binoculars and a field guide for science, with this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.
1 day ago
Zoo staff say the female hawk and female turkey vulture share food, preen each other and have even attempted to raise eggs.
2 days ago
Studio 2 Extra: Penn study finds popular sleep noise may be doing more harm than good
A new study out of the University Of Pennsylvania suggests certain noises promoted to support sleep may be more harmful than we thought.
Air Date: February 13, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 19:14Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction
We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility.
Air Date: February 13, 2026
Listen 49:34New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June
Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.
3 days ago
Listen 1:15Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and a few years ago, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight risks for younger adults.
3 days ago
ChristianaCare’s proposed health campus in Georgetown would include an ER and outpatient care to serve Sussex County’s growing population.
3 days ago
Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs
As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.
4 days ago
Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.
5 days ago
How much water do data centers use? One in Delaware City could use up to 20 million gallons a year
A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.
6 days ago
Listen 1:03The overdose death of their son 13 years ago led to the Keisters’ creation of atTAcK Addiction.
7 days ago
Listen 1:46Across the U.S., an estimated 5 million people ages 50 to 64 face greater health insurance costs without federal premium tax credits.
7 days ago
Listen 1:49Pennsylvania doctors say mammograms could be used to detect early heart disease in women
Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
1 week ago
Listen 1:11Closing the Gap: Improving Health Outcomes for Black Americans
Why Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes, and past and present efforts to fight those disparities.
Air Date: February 6, 2026
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