Health & Science
‘We will not be bullied’: Plymouth Township pushes back against proposed Conshohocken data center
Plymouth Township Council is speaking out after the developer of a proposed data center in Conshohocken challenged its zoning ordinance.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:03There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026.
4 days ago
Jet Lag, Cruise Outbreaks, and Vacation Constipation: How to Deal with Travel Health Woes
An exploration of vacation health hazards, and how to keep them from wrecking your fun.
Air Date: July 24, 2026
Listen 49:34Pennsylvania ACA health insurers propose double-digit premium increases for 2027
The total average premium rate increase request in the individual market is 17%. Some insurers like Ambetter are requesting an average increase of 40%.
5 days ago
Listen 1:05New mobile mammography unit aims to address barriers to receiving care in Sussex County, Delaware
TidalHealth Mobile Mammography launched this month. Its goal is to bring screenings to neighborhoods in Sussex County with limited preventive care.
5 days ago
Listen 0:58Delaware declares measles outbreak as cases quickly climb to 4
Delaware had not recorded a single case of measles in more than a decade until this week, as outbreaks and infections nationwide grow.
6 days ago
Listen 0:55What the cyclospora outbreak reveals about our food system
How can we build a more resilient food safety system? What steps can consumers take to protect themselves at home?
Air Date: July 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:54Pa. Medicaid now covers abortion, but for how long? AG, pro-life groups wage an appeals fight
Medicaid coverage for abortion services begins as Pennsylvania’s attorney general seeks to reinstate the state's ban on using public funds for abortion.
6 days ago
Listen 1:03As utility rates continue to rise in Pa., a coalition is pushing for renewables to rein in costs
About 1 in 4 Pennsylvania families report difficulty paying their energy costs. One in 20 are carrying an average of $1,200 in utility debt.
7 days ago
Listen 1:13Gov. Shapiro highlights life sciences growth with visit to Philadelphia biotech incubator
The $125 million Innovate in PA 2.0 initiative aims to help startups grow, commercialize new technologies and keep life sciences companies in Pennsylvania.
7 days ago
Listen 1:15Delaware confirms second measles case after reporting first infection in over a decade one day prior
Officials say both cases are in unvaccinated adult males in Kent County. Contact tracing is underway to determine any more exposures.
1 week ago
3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.’s push
The push to teach nutrition in medical schools predates the current administration. So far, 73 medical schools have signed on to the campaign.
1 week ago
Listen 1:35Do masks protect me from wildfire smoke? Experts say yes — with some caveats
N95 masks are designed to filter out the particles released during wildfires.
2 weeks ago
How Reliable Is Forensic Science? The Truth About Criminal Profiling and Investigations
How science is used in criminal investigations — and what happens when it’s not as reliable as we might think.
Air Date: July 17, 2026
Listen 49:34CHOP and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia work to remove mold, dust, pests and air quality issues that can trigger asthma attacks in kids.
2 weeks ago
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