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Health

Pennsylvania workers spend larger cut of income on employer-sponsored health benefits, new report shows

Some Pennsylvania workers spend about one in every $10 on employer-sponsored health insurance, according to The Commonwealth Fund.

16 hours ago

A Downy Woodpecker
Science

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

Stan, a 20-year-old female turkey vulture (front), and Hunter, a 22-year-old female red-tailed hawk (back) at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pa.
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Meet Hunter and Stan, the red-tailed hawk and turkey vulture who are a Norristown zoo’s unlikely couple

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

Sound machines feel like a sleep hack for babies, but they might not be as beneficial as they seem.
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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

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Science

Finding 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

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Science

New 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

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Actors Chadwick Boseman (left) and James Van Der Beek both died from colorectal cancer in their 40s. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais and Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Health

Colorectal 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

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Health

ChristianaCare plans southern Delaware health campus to expand access as Sussex County population grows

ChristianaCare’s proposed health campus in Georgetown would include an ER and outpatient care to serve Sussex County’s growing population.

3 days ago

Laszlo, a four year old Samoyed mix. (Courtesy of Angela and Karl Wagner)
The Pulse
Science

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

The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

Data centers explained: What they are, why the Philly area is seeing more of them and how they affect us

Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.

5 days ago

a water well in a town with proposals to build data centers
Science

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

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Don Keister reflects on his son, Tyler Keister
Health

After turning personal tragedy into action, a couple is ready to step down from Delaware addiction group

The overdose death of their son 13 years ago led to the Keisters’ creation of atTAcK Addiction.

7 days ago

Listen 1:46
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Health

As ACA costs climb, more Philly-area residents are dropping coverage entirely. Older adults are especially hard-hit

Across 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 1:49
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Health

Pennsylvania 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

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A physician measures a patient's blood pressure with a stethoscope.
The Pulse
Health

Closing 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

Listen 49:34
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