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Health & Science

Holger Pflicke leads a bird walk
Science

Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way?

Bird watching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic. Advocates hope this enthusiasm translates to action.

3 hours ago

Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website
Health

New Jersey residents will see Affordable Care Act premiums jump 20% on average for 2027 health insurance

Customers will see higher average premium prices on Get Covered New Jersey during annual open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1.

14 hours ago

Adrianna Link, curator of History of Science at the American Philosophical Society
Science

Influential evolutionary biologist’s papers arrive at Philadelphia’s American Philosophical Society

Famed biologist Lynn Margulis’ papers arrive at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia after the historic collection was nearly destroyed in a fire.

20 hours ago

A woman receives injections of a placental-peptide serum.
The Pulse
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The Peptide Craze: Benefits, Risks and the Science Behind Them

How peptides became the latest wellness craze – and what scientific evidence there is that they actually work

Air Date: October 16, 2026

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MRR vaccine being drawn into a needle
Health

Inside Pa.’s measles vaccination efforts as statewide outbreak infects over 1,200

The state pop-up measles vaccine clinics are hosted at small venues in communities with pockets of unvaccinated residents, including in Lancaster County.

1 day ago

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Vicki Armel, who was diagnosed ADHD at 77, is seated in her home office.
The Pulse
Health

As more seniors get diagnosed with ADHD, it often comes with regret — but also relief

ADHD in older adults can often go unnoticed and symptoms can appear similar to signs of aging, memory problems, or dementia.

2 days ago

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The ChatGPT app
Science

Report says new ChatGPT teen mode poses ‘unacceptable risk’ to youth safety

A new report says ChatGPT for Teens, launched by OpenAI in August, falls short of promises to protect kids who discuss self-harm.

2 days ago

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The Bayhealth Hospital building
Health

Bayhealth’s ‘Next Wave’ aims to further expand care in Sussex and Kent counties

Officials with the hospital system say that they are planning for “responsible growth” to prepare for a growing population in central and southern Delaware.

3 days ago

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A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
Health

Pa. measles infections climb to 1,222 cases amid statewide outbreak. Here’s what to know

The current measles outbreak dates back to April. Nearly all cases are among unvaccinated children and adults.

3 days ago

Dorothy Sloan sitting in her home
Health

Philadelphians embrace national diabetes prevention programs as health organizations search for sustainable funding

The education and lifestyle program was developed by the CDC in 2010. Participants were able to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes years later, data shows.

3 days ago

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PlanPhilly
Science

A network of air quality monitors grows in a formerly redlined area of West Philadelphia

The network will provide residents of formerly redlined areas of West Philly and Harrisburg real-time info about the air they’re breathing.

3 days ago

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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Science

In Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, plans for a temporary solution to flooding hit a snag

The issue with temporary HESCO-style flood barriers comes after a plan for a levee in Eastwick was deemed not viable.

4 days ago

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Studio 2
Health

How is technology changing talk therapy?

Online telehealth platforms took off during the pandemic. And now AI has entered the chat. Is in-person counseling a thing of the past?

Air Date: October 12, 2026

Listen 51:09
A woman gets an injection in her upper arm
Health

It’s cold and flu season. Here’s which vaccines Philadelphians should get this fall

Everyone 6 months and older should get at least one shot for each respiratory viral disease, according to guidelines.

6 days ago

Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon Valley Park
Science

Anglers warned to not eat PFAS contaminated fish from the Wissahickon watershed

Environmental regulators found high levels of PFAS chemicals in fish tissue sampled from the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries.

1 week ago

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